Aqueducts
What are the aqueducts made out of -
Concrete mixed with volcanic ash, as the volcanic ash made it stronger.
What were they used for -
The Roman aqueducts were used to transport fresh water to highly populated areas so that
they could keep clean, because with all the people living so close together, so there was always
a chance that sickness could spread and kill out a whole city.
they could keep clean, because with all the people living so close together, so there was always
a chance that sickness could spread and kill out a whole city.
How were they made -
Roman aqueducts were made by creating columns and putting wooden scaffolding until you had
put all the stone blocks and the keystone in so it wouldn’t fall.
put all the stone blocks and the keystone in so it wouldn’t fall.
Basic history -
They were built over a period of about 500 years, from 312 B.C. to A.D. 226. Many High
ranking rulers often had them built; the Roman emperors Augustus, Caligula, and Trajan all
ordered aqueducts built.
ranking rulers often had them built; the Roman emperors Augustus, Caligula, and Trajan all
ordered aqueducts built.
Why did Romans use arches -
Using volcanic sand, the Romans created a very strong and durable type of concrete.
Arches made of this substance could support a lot of weight. As a result, Romans were able
to build massive structures, such as aqueducts, which provided water to cities.
Arches made of this substance could support a lot of weight. As a result, Romans were able
to build massive structures, such as aqueducts, which provided water to cities.
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