Roman Aqueducts – History
Although the ancient aqueducts needed restoration work from time to time, they still worked very well until the Gothic War (535-553) between the Ostgoths and the Byzantines. During this war,…
Aqua Alexandrina Aqueduct – History and Facts
The Aqua Alexandrina was the last aqueduct built in ancient Rome. It was built in 226, 500 years after the first one. Its purpose, according to the Emperor Alexander Severus,…
Aqua Traiana Aqueduct – History and Facts
By the time of the reign of Emperor Trajan (98 - 117), although 9 aqueducts were already in operation in the city, the area on the west side of the…
Aqua Virgo Aqueduct
The aqueduct Aquae Virgo (Virgin Water) was built in 19 BC to supply water to the Baths of Agrippa, the first public baths opened in Rome. The name comes from…
Aqua Felice and Aqua Claudia Aqueducts – Photos, Map, and History
The aqueducts will be described in the direction opposite to the direction of water flow, i.e. from the city towards the hills. As these areas are not included in the…