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The Roman Aqueduct
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An example of the Roman ability to turn necessity into practical reality was the development of the aqueduct (from the Latin ducere, meaning, "to lead," and aqua, meaning "water"). Aqueducts were designed to bring fresh water from springs into the city for public use. Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct, which brought fresh water to the city from 3 ....
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....ed. The placement of larger vaults below and smaller ones above serves a structural purpose-support-as well as an esthetic one. The repeated arches not only carry water, but also formally lead your vision across the river (cover page picture). In addition to the utilitarian virtues of the Pont du Gard, the repetition and arrangement of the arche.... |
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