Aqueduct has a strong connection with the theme of water. Romans invented this technology to supply water for a city from a water reservoir such as rivers or lakes.
1-Aqueduct’s principle function is to carry water from the source to a city.
Modern connections
2-Water resources are usually not potable around urban area, which is why aqueducts are constructed to supply the population of the city.
3- The water is also used to supply goldmines and other industrial purposes, in sites where water is not available.
Historical connections
4-During the industrial revolution, filthy water was the major cause for diseases and death, especially in England. Water was filthy and contained human defecates, laundry water and other pollutants. After doctors discovered its harmfulness, aqueducts were used to carry water from very far away, and thus, able to provide clean and potable water to the population.
5- Water supply was a major component of success in Roman civilization. Roman engineers were the first ones who invented this system and this supply of water has given Roman cities the opportunity for rapid urban development and population growth, which allowed them to exceed other cities in population, economy, politics and military.
-Shu Pui
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