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An aqueduct is an engineering construction designed/built to deliver fresh water into an urban conurbation using a gentle gradient. The ones bringing water to ancient Rome were built as a canal supported on arches
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BlakeAn aqueduct is an engineering construction designed/built to deliver fresh water into an urban conurbation using a gentle gradient. The ones bringing water to ancient Rome were built as a canal supported on arches
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What group first made the Roman aqueducts?
No group built the Roman aqueducts. During the Roman Republic the construction of the aqueducts was commissioned by the censors, who were public official who were responsible, among other things, for public works. The job was then tendered to constructors. During the period of rule by emperors which followed the republic, the emperors were responsible for the construction of aqueducts
How long did it take to build Roman aqueducts?
Forever
Who invented Roman aqueducts?
Romans discovered it- they used the aqueducts to provide drinkable water to serve its large cities and industrial sites.
What are some Ancient roman technology?
the colisem and the cirucs maximus Roman technology includes the aqueducts, ropes and pulleys, wenches, sewers/drains, roads and bridges
What was examples of roman engineering skills?
Examples of Roman engineering skills are the roads, the bridges and the aqueducts. The roads were durably made and they were made straight a much as possible. The bridges crossed rivers and had concrete supports sunk. The aqueducts were inclined in order to get the water to flow when syphons or pumps were not practical.
