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Beneath the Rusovce Manor in Bratislava, Slovakia, archaeologists recently uncovered a Roman aqueduct, shedding light on ancient engineering marvels.

About Aqueduct

• An aqueduct is a watercourse constructed to carry water from a source to a distribution point far away. 
• The term aqueduct comes from words meaning “to lead water” in Latin.
• In modern engineering, the term aqueduct is used for any system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and other structures used for this purpose.
• The term aqueduct also often refers specifically to a bridge carrying an artificial watercourse.
• The earliest aqueducts were also used to transport water for irrigation.
• Aqueducts were used in ancient India, Persia, Assyria, and Egypt as early as 700 b.c.e. 
• The Romans, however, are regarded as the most famous ancient aqueduct builders.
  • Between 312 b.c.e. and 230 c.e., the most complex and efficient ancient system of aqueducts was built to supply the city of Rome with water.
• Aqueducts have been important particularly for the development of areas with limited direct access to fresh water sources.

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Aqueduct FAQs

Q1. What is the function of the aqueduct?

Ans. An aqueduct is a structure designed to transport water from one place to another, typically over long distances.

Q2. The world’s longest modern aqueduct is located in which country?

Ans. United States (Central Arizona Project Aqueduct)

Q3. Which ancient civilization is most famous for building aqueducts?

Ans. Romans

Source: IDR