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Ancient Roman Water Systems Slide Show

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The inverted siphon at Aspendos employed two dramatic water towers.
The inverted siphon at Aspendos employed two dramatic water towers.
When hills could not be skirted, tunnels were constructed. Note that…
When hills could not be skirted, tunnels were constructed. Note that…
The Romans used a human-powered machine similar to this modern…
The Romans used a human-powered machine similar to this modern…
Water was lifted from a well (or lower level) in buckets. (Courtesy…
Water was lifted from a well (or lower level) in buckets. (Courtesy…
A treadmill was used to power the water-lifting machine in ancient…
A treadmill was used to power the water-lifting machine in ancient…
Once at or near a community, the Romans used a variety of structures…
Once at or near a community, the Romans used a variety of structures…
These water storage tanks were located at the terminus of the…
These water storage tanks were located at the terminus of the…
This circular tank (castellum) is located at the terminus of the…
This circular tank (castellum) is located at the terminus of the…
This two-story monumental fountain, located in the ancient Roman city…
This two-story monumental fountain, located in the ancient Roman city…
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