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How to build an aqueduct? Find an elevated source of water. Divert it to a channel. Extend the channel from the source to where you want the water to be used. Keep the new channel flowing at a very slight slope downward towards the end user. Make the route as direct as possible, to minimize the length of the channel. Follow topographic contours where possible so you don't have to lose elevation too quickly. If you come to a valley, you may have to build an elevated channel across the valley. If you come to a hill, you'll either have to go around it or through it with a tunnel. Build some sort of storage reservoir at the top and bottom of the aqueduct, if possible, to allow a constant flow. Put control structures within the system as required to control for excessive or flood-related flows. Build a distribution network at the bottom of the system to get water to individual fields and residences. Seal the sides and bottom of the aqueduct to reduce losses, where possible. Build an army to protect the system from invading Goths and random terrorists. Build a visitor's center to brag about your foresight. Erect a few stellae in honor of yourself. Have a big bar-b-que on opening day.
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How did the ancient Romans supply their cities with water?
Aqueducts supplied ancient Roman cities with water from their sources on the mountians. It took a good deal of engineering to build these aqueducts that were many miles long. They were built all over ancient Rome's empire.
What is the largest Roman aqueduct in the world?
The largest complex of Roman aqueducts was a network of aqueducts which supplied water for Constantinople. Its its total length was 250 kilometres (155 miles) which converged on a bridged aqueduct, the aqueduct of Valens.
Four examples of Roman technology?
The roman technologies are: nine aqueducts to provide water for the roman people, amphitheaters, the Colosseum, and the romans greatest achievement was the sewer system.
What are some interesting designs on Roman aqueducts?
There are large arches, intricate stone/brick work.
How long were the Roman aqueducts?
The longest Roman aqueduct still standing is 90 km (57.5 mi) long, or 132 including its side channels. Other long ones include a 95 km aqueduct in Cologne (Germany) and a 91 km one in Rome.
Why did roman engineers build aqueducts?
The Roman engineers built aqueducts to transport water to where it was needed.
How many roman aqueducts were built?
6
When were aqueducts built?
They were built by the Romans. So in the roman time frame.
The colosseum and aqueducts were built in which city?
The Colosseum and 11 aqueducts were built in the city of Rome. There were also aqueductsthroughoutthe Roman Empire.
Where are aqueducts found except Rome?
the Romans built aqueducts all over the roman empire
Around what year were roman aqueducts built?
1700 ad
Who created the Roman aqueducts?
It was Justinian. He became emperor of Constantinople after Constantine died. He built 13 aqueducts.
Are aqueducts in rome or Greece?
Most ancient civilisations built aqueducts because of the importance of water. There were aqueducts both in Greece and Rome. The Roman aqueducts are more famous.
How many aqueducts are there?
Roughly an entire legion which, at least on paper, numbered 5,000 men. Aqueducts (and roads and briges) were built by the army.
Where did Roman Aqueducts begin?
The ancient Roman aqueducts were a marvel in its day. In 312 BC BCE Appius Claudius built the first aqueduct bringing fresh water from mountain springs.
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
When was the Roman Aqueducts Built?
They were begun in 226 AD. Some still exist today.
