Ancient masters of engineering ... These aboveground arches were, in fact, only a small section of an aqueduct system. Roman engineers would create a gentle downward slope all the way from ...

We asked Aicher, author of "Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome," about the Romans' sophisticated water distribution system, including its elegant aqueducts. Here's what he told us: NOVA ...

From ancient times, engineers have designed stone, concrete or steel structures for moving resources to where they are needed. Roman aqueducts, built to carry water to cities, are probably the ...

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During construction work in a city of central France, archaeologists uncovered a tunnel opening and found a system of ancient ... the structure as an ancient Roman aqueduct. Photos show the ...

the world’s first sewage system, which still functions today. A Roman aqueduct (not from Rome) showcasing impressive engineering. Image credits: Flickr / Mike McBey. Hygiene was big in ancient ...

They had no legal rights in ancient Rome and they were considered ... fresh water sources to towns and cities. A system of aqueducts supplied Rome with millions of gallons of water each day.

The Romans invented concrete, aqueducts, and the basis of the ... the atmosphere during the nearly 200-year height of the Roman Empire. Ancient lead pollution stemmed largely from silver mining ...