Aqueducts were costly public works, and not all Roman cities necessarily required them. Some cities, such as Pompeii, had their water needs met by wells or public and private cisterns dug beneath ...

The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they ...

When the aqueduct must flow higher than about five feet, Roman engineers should use an arcade rather than a wall. The arched arcades require less material than walls and don't interfere with the ...

Aqueducts are one of the wonders of the Roman Empire. These graceful structures are not only majestic, but are engineering marvels that survive to this day. In "Construct an Aqueduct," you are ...

The aqueduct, first built almost 2,000 years ago, was a vital part of Roman life in the Dorset town, supplying water for its public baths, fountains and wealthy households. Now the BU team has ...

It was the hottest June since records began. The reactivation of the Hadrianic Aqueduct is intended to remedy the situation. Ancient structure still carries water Most of the structure runs ...

It showed the distance to the nearest fort, Kanovium (the Roman for Caerhun in north Wales). Aqueducts were built to supply towns with water from springs, rivers or lakes. The Romans liked to keep ...