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- The first Roman aqueduct was built from the city of Roman by Censor Appia Claudius Caecus
- The first operational one was up and running in 312 bc.
- A viaduct is a bride of several small spans for crossing a valley, dry/wetland, etc.
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- A viaduct is a bride of several small spans for crossing a valley, dry/wetland, etc.
- Romans used viaducts and aqueducts to transport water and goods from all parts of Europe to Italy.
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- The romans stole the aqueduct ideas and made the first one.
- Romans made aqueducts to bring a constant flow of water from distant sources into cities and towns.
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- There are 11 aqueducts that supplied the ancient city of Rome, dating as early as 140 B.C. And spanning 500 years.
- Roman cities raised funds from public and private sources for aqueducts and viaducts
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- The work done to the aqueducts was usually carried out as part of Roman citizens political role.
- A large group of specialized workers known as Aquarii, ensured the aqueducts proper operation and cleanliness.
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- These technicians carried out repairs and systematically cleaned the channels to prevent blockage and maintain a decent water quality.
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- To such a practical people as the Romans, aqueducts wee a source of great pride and even part of their identity.
- The viaduct is high functionally and etymologically related to the aqueduct.
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- The next advance in viaduct construction didn't occur until the late 18th century development of iron bridges.
- The long spans of Roman viaducts were supported by semicircular arches resting on piers of stone or masonary.
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PERSONAL REFLECTION
- The viaducts and aqueducts is one of the main reasons Roman citizens stayed alive. The Greece and Roman citizens needed the water supplies along with the goods they transported. The citizens would have had way less resources if it wasn't for the aqueducts.
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- The viaducts and aqueducts were a major contribution because it was the romans main water source. Without these the Roman citizens would have ended a lot sooner. Water and resources were transported through these and without them it would have been very hard to stay healthy and alive.
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CITATIONS
- Vaccarella, Fototeca Photograph by Luigi, et al. “Aqueducts: Quenching Rome's Thirst.” National Geographic, 15 Nov. 2016
- The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Viaduct.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 20 May 2011
- “The Influence of Roman Engineering on the Contemporary World.” Acorn industrial services limited
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