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The ancient Romans liked to combine the development of the conquest of the conquered region. 

They not only were new province looting, they were building roads, sewage and water supply systems. 

While cutting-edge technology, these buildings were so strong that many have survived to this day, almost 2,000 years survived the collapse of

 the Roman Empire. 

Scattered throughout Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, they are witnesses of the great achievements and the enormous power of one of

 the greatest empires in history.

Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain

At the heart of the ancient Segovia is one of the most well-preserved Roman aqueduct in the world. 

The towering structure that dwarfs the surrounding three-storey houses consist of 167 magnificent arches. 

Ancient aqueduct to supply water to the city Frio River. 

He was so ingeniously constructed with high quality and that was the main source of water for Segovia before the beginning of the 19th century.

Initially, the aqueduct was built by the Emperor Domitian in the 1st century AD and survived several restorations over the centuries.

Aqueduct Pont du Gard, France

 

 

If people believe that technology can not be a form of art, it is advisable to simply show them the photos Pont du Gard. 

Thrown over the Gardon River in southern France, this powerful three-tiered aqueduct proudly rises above the surrounding landscape,

 its limestone blocks shines in the Mediterranean sunshine. 

Built about 40 CE?. e., once an abandoned Roman aqueduct carrying water stream 50 000 people in the nearby city of Nimes.

Aqueduct Pont du Gard is today an important tourist attraction.

Les Ferreres Aqueduct, Spain

 

A little more than 3 kilometers to the north of Tarragona, in the heart of the Spanish autonomous community of Catalonia, is one 

of the ancient Roman aqueducts in the region.

Probably built around 27 BC. e., during the reign of Emperor Augustus, it rises 27 meters above the surrounding landscape.

Later used as a bridge, he received a chilling nickname Pont del Diablo, which translates as 'Devil's Bridge'.

Aqueduct Eifel, Germany

 

Once a mighty aqueduct, which stretched for 130 kilometers through Germany in a modern Cologne, was one of the longest of its kind

 in the Roman Empire. 

Today from it there were only some fragments. Perhaps this is not surprising. 

In many parts of the ancient aqueduct passed under the ground to protect the water from the harsh winter in Germany. 

But time and ignorance have done their job well. Roman aqueduct was defeated tribes in 260 BC. e., and was later used as a source of

 building materials. Today, his pieces can be seen across the country, hit the wall, including the post of the Cologne Cathedral.

The Roman Aqueduct in Caesarea, Israel

Once the great Roman city on the Mediterranean Sea, Caesarea is now little more than a burned-out ruins of a clear Israeli skies. 

Built during the reign of Herod the Great, the city was an important port in the late Roman Empire, and in the early days of Byzantine Christianity. 

But after the Muslim conquest of the ancient city in ruins, empty and unloved.

One of the most impressive monuments in Caesarea of ​​all is the ancient Roman aqueduct.

Aqueduct of Aspendos, Turkey

In dry, dusty southern Turkey, Aspendos today is known for its amazingly preserved Roman amphitheater. 

But there are also preserved many other attractions that are protected from the ravages of time due to the mild climate of the region.

Not the least of which is the destruction of the Roman aqueduct.

Although not as well preserved as the amphitheater, the ancient water retains the original shape enough to impress any tourist as it was a huge building.

Ancient Aqueduct in Nea Ionia, Athens, Greece

You might rightly think that the ancient Roman aqueduct in Segovia is impressive, carrying water to the city until the 19th century.

But aqueduct Athens may not be less than impressive. Today, thousands of years after it was built, some parts of it are still working. 

At least one continued to supply water to the city in 2016. Built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, he brought water to Athens.

Aqueduct Pont Daele, Italy

 

If you go camping in the far north of Italy, where the Italian language gives way to the German and French, you can just stumble upon this 

wonderful Roman aqueduct. Built in 3 BC. e. to help with irrigation, an ancient aqueduct crosses the 150-meter deep river Grand Eyvia.

One of the few aqueducts, built with private funds, the name of its sponsor Kai Avilliusa Kaimusa remains surprisingly legible and visible to this day.

Aqueduct and Mill Barbegal, France

 

 

Close to Arles in France are located the remains of one of the industrial centers of the Roman Empire.

Called "the greatest known concentration of mechanical power in the ancient world," the complex was a place where several aqueducts 

carried water, sucked 16 large water mills to produce flour. 

At its peak power, this advanced mill complex could produce up to 4.5 tons of flour per day.

Aqueduct of Los Milagros, Spain

Of all the surviving aqueducts of ancient Rome, there is probably another aqueduct, which causes so much trepidation as the aqueduct of

 Los Milagros in Spain. 

Known as the 'wonderful aqueduct' impressive for its height and magnificent high-ceilinged, it was built in the 1 th century AD. e. granite and brick.

It is noteworthy that this is not just an abandoned Roman aqueduct, which has been preserved. 

A whole lot of Roman ruins can be found next to Merida. Surprisingly well preserved as the temple of Diana, along with a large amphitheater.