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Ancient Roman aqueducts in Rome

  • Aqua MarciaIn 144 BC, the Roman Senate authorized a new aqueduct to replace two aging systems that had become dilapidated. The Aqua Appia and Aqua Anio Vetus suffered…
  • Aqua ClaudiaEmperor Caligula ordered the work to begin in 38 AD, launching a massive project that would outlive his short reign. The aqueduct was not finished until 52…