Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon

Engineering a Roman Aqueduct

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S1 • E13    Dec 12, 2013    30m
Design an aqueduct for a hypothetical Roman town. First identify a water source. Then consider its elevation and distance to the town, the possible terrain profiles for a channel, and the appropriate type of aqueduct. Conclude by examining the complex system that supplied plentiful water to Rome.

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