We asked Aicher, author of "Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome," about the Romans' sophisticated water distribution system, including its elegant aqueducts. Here's what he told us: NOVA ...
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Roman sewage found in the "City of Gladiators" kept draining water effectively for 2,250 yearsDuring recent excavations in the ancient city ... team found a sewage system starting from the north city gate, extending through the north street, west street, Roman bath, and library.
Despite this foul-smelling atmosphere, the ancient Romans are widely admired for what appears to be an enormous commitment to hygiene and public health. We know they built vast sewer systems, such as ...
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Archaeology breakthrough as huge Roman sewer big enough to walk in found in ancient cityA huge ancient sewer has been discovered during archaeological excavations in Turkey - one that is big enough for humans to walk through - and, incredibly, is still in working order. Expert ...
When the Romans invaded in AD43, they really liked Ancient ... built sewage systems and paved, straight roads that stretched right across the country to connect up all their new Roman towns.
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