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Construction of the Roman aqueducts began under the Roman Republic, with notable contributions from engineers like Appius Claudius Caecus, who initiated the construction of the Aqua Appia in 312 BCE. These aqueducts were designed to transport water from distant sources into cities and towns, significantly improving public health and sanitation. The engineering feats involved in building aqueducts were crucial to the expansion and sustainability of Roman urban centers.
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What roman structure was able to carry fresh water to cities?
An Aqueduct is the answer. And to embellish this a bit more, I believe there is an aqueduct in Rome that still functions. Perhaps it has been closed down, but years ago when I was a student studying ancient Rome, the aqueduct was working.
What aqueduct gives los angeles water?
sierra nevada via is the aqueduct that brings water to los angles
Which gift of the ancient Romans brought fresh water into a city?
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How do you make a working roman aqueduct?
If you are referring to making a model Roman aqueduct, you can find websites which tell you.
What is a antonym for aqueduct?
viaduct
When was the California Aqueduct built?
Construction of the Edmund G. Brown California Aqueduct began in 1960 according to this state website http://www.californiagovernors.ca.gov/h/biography/governor_32.html
What has the author Sandra Purves written?
Sandra Purves has written: 'Aqueduct construction in the canal age' -- subject(s): Canals
What is the cerebral aqueduct also called?
The cerebral aqueduct is referred to as the aqueduct of Sylvius
What are 2 aqueducts in California besides the California aqueduct?
La aqueduct Orange city aqueduct
Structure that carried water?
It called aqueduct
What is the most famous aqueduct in Spain?
The aqueduct of Segovia.
What rhymes with aqueduct?
There are no perfect rhymes for the word aqueduct.
How many people would be needed to make an aqueduct?
It depends on the size and length of the aqueduct. If a man wished to build one from a backyard stream to his home he could do it himself. If you wanted to supply a neighborhood from a river a mile away it could be done by as few as one person but would take forever. The ancient Romans used thousands of men to do it as they used their armies to do that as well as build roads, fortifications, and walls.
Which is the correct spelling aquaduct or aqueduct?
It was formerly spelled aquaduct but now it is aqueduct. So aqueduct is the correct spelling.
When was the cn towers construction started?
The construction started on February 6, 1973. 785 days later, construction was finished on April 2, 1975.
What is the Longest Roman aqueduct?
The longest Roman aqueduct was Constantinople.
When did thomas telford build the aqueduct?
he made the aqueduct in 1859
