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The Romans built aqueducts so that they could have an easier way to carry fresh water from the rivers to their public and private pools and homes. They skillfully crafted the aqueducts on a small slant so the water could run downhill and it was even able to go uphill through pipes and hills.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause they lived farther away from water sources. They lived farther away because many of the water sources were near land that was either hard to build on (rocky) or was bad for growing necessary crops. The water was mainly used to water crops and a fraction of it was for daily needs.
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∙ 8y agoThe Romans built aqueducts because of the purpose they have: to carry water. The carried water from its sources on the mountains to the towns which needed it for drinking, washing, clanging and for some manufacturing processes. The ensures a plentiful supply of clean water. Some of the water was also used for irrigation in the countryside. The Romans were not the first in history who built aqueducts.
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∙ 8y agoFor the same reason we still build aqueducts these days: to supply people with water. The word aqueduct comes from the Latin for water conduit. It is a structure which carries water over long distances. The Romans brought water from the sources on the mountains to the towns.
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∙ 7y agoTo get water to cities for baths, fountains, and piping water to some homes.
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∙ 13y agoto transport water from one side of the city to the other quickly
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The colosseum and aqueducts were built in which city?
The Colosseum and 11 aqueducts were built in the city of Rome. There were also aqueductsthroughoutthe Roman Empire.
Are aqueducts in rome or Greece?
Most ancient civilisations built aqueducts because of the importance of water. There were aqueducts both in Greece and Rome. The Roman aqueducts are more famous.
How many aqueducts are there?
Roughly an entire legion which, at least on paper, numbered 5,000 men. Aqueducts (and roads and briges) were built by the army.
Where did Roman Aqueducts begin?
The ancient Roman aqueducts were a marvel in its day. In 312 BC BCE Appius Claudius built the first aqueduct bringing fresh water from mountain springs.
What are the first roman aqueducts?
The Roman aqueducts supplied water for many cities in the empire. The first aqueduct, the Aqua Appia, was built in 312 BC and supplied the city of Rome. For many scholars, the development of Roman engineered aqueducts was another piece of architecture that was new to the ancient world. At the peak of ancient Rome's population, it is estimated that as much as 300,000,000 gallons of water was furnished each day. At its peak, Rome was served by 11 aqueducts. For the ancients, the construction of the aqueducts tested their ability to build anything that was needed. To secure the water supply by this method, Roman engineers had to perfect and carry out their proper elevation and gradients. The sources of the water supply were natural springs on mountains. There were Approximately 1,300 miles of aqueducts in the empire; the aqueducts that served Rome totalled 300 miles. The aqueducts were then spread about the city via lead lined pipes. The underground water supply and the sewerage system was un paralleled for its time. The structures of the aqueducts were of stone, cement, & concrete. The pipes were lined with lead from start to finish. This massive display of public works reached the point whereby a "department of Water" was established and headed by an engineering type person. Aqueducts were not built in any one particular place. They were built wherever they were needed. Several cities in the empire had aqueducts.
Why did roman engineers build aqueducts?
The Roman engineers built aqueducts to transport water to where it was needed.
How did roman engineers help improve life in the empire?
Romans enineers built roads, bridges, aqueducts, sewers, fortifications and ports.
How did roman engineers help improve life-in the empire?
Romans enineers built roads, bridges, aqueducts, sewers, fortifications and ports.
How many roman aqueducts were built?
6
When were aqueducts built?
They were built by the Romans. So in the roman time frame.
The colosseum and aqueducts were built in which city?
The Colosseum and 11 aqueducts were built in the city of Rome. There were also aqueductsthroughoutthe Roman Empire.
Where are aqueducts found except Rome?
the Romans built aqueducts all over the roman empire
Around what year were roman aqueducts built?
1700 ad
Who created the Roman aqueducts?
It was Justinian. He became emperor of Constantinople after Constantine died. He built 13 aqueducts.
Are aqueducts in rome or Greece?
Most ancient civilisations built aqueducts because of the importance of water. There were aqueducts both in Greece and Rome. The Roman aqueducts are more famous.
How many aqueducts are there?
Roughly an entire legion which, at least on paper, numbered 5,000 men. Aqueducts (and roads and briges) were built by the army.
Where did Roman Aqueducts begin?
The ancient Roman aqueducts were a marvel in its day. In 312 BC BCE Appius Claudius built the first aqueduct bringing fresh water from mountain springs.
