The only Roman aqueduct still functioning today is the Aqua Virgo ... the Segovia structure has been in almost constant use since its construction, ensuring it has survived intact for nearly ...

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

Roberto Salomone for The New York Times In the Park of the Aqueducts, the stone arcades of aqueducts are a central feature of a classical Roman landscape ... s aqueducts are still lavishing ...

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 ...

During construction work in a city of central France, archaeologists uncovered a tunnel opening and found a system of ancient Roman passageways. Photos show what remains of the underground structures.

There are still fountains above ground in numerous places, which people could once use. The aqueduct was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian (born in 76; in office from 117 to 138 AD), who ...

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 ...

Mr. Clemens Herschel, who lectures this evening before the Engineering Society on "Roman Aqueducts," has a wide reputation as an expert in hydraulic engineering. He is a graduate of the Scientific ...