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Roman aqueducts inspire drought solutions

The ancient Romans were revered for their architectural prowess, and their aqueducts remain a testament to their engineering acumen. As we face modern-day challenges of water scarcity in ...
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Ancient Roman tunnel system unearthed during road construction in France. See inside

Road construction in Limoges uncovered a ventilation shaft and underground tunnels built by the ancient Romans as an aqueduct. Photo from F. Devevey and Inrap During construction work in a city of ...
NPR

Reservoirs in Athens are at historic lows. Roman Empire-era aqueducts could help

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Giorgos Sachinis, director of strategy and innovation at Athens Water Supply and Sewage Company, about plans to revive an ancient aqueduct built by the Romans. How ...
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A Roman aqueduct lies beneath a Slovak chateau. No one knew until now.

Archaeologists excavating the grounds of Rusovce Chateau, a neo-Gothic landmark in Bratislava, have uncovered a Roman aqueduct: an astonishing find that sheds new light on the site’s ancient past. The ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The First Roman Aqueduct Ever Found in Slovakia Sports an Ancient Manufacturer’s Stamp and a Paw Print

The aqueduct was found on the grounds of the Rusovce Mansion. University of Trnava During a recent excavation on the grounds of a mansion in Slovakia, researchers discovered something remarkable: a ...