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50 out of 5 stars guide to the aqueducts of ancient rome reviewed in the united states on october 21 2010 verified purchase an irreplaceable item for those who love rome and its history as well as those who appreciate the engineering expertise of the roman people authoritative and eminently readable it is a treasure for both history . Guide to the aqueducts of ancient rome peter j aicher snippet view 1995 common terms and phrases acqua added alexandrina ancient anio novus anio vetus appia aqua aqua marcia aqua virgo aqueduct arcade arches archways ashby bank base baths blocks branch brick bridge building built buttresses called carried cement century channel claudia . The roman aqueduct was a channel used to transport fresh water to highly populated areas aqueducts were amazing feats of engineering given the time period though earlier civilizations in egypt and india also built aqueducts the romans improved on the structure and built an extensive and complex network across their territories. Guide to the aqueducts of ancient rome book book details isbn 0865162824 title guide to the aqueducts of ancient rome author peter j aicher publisher bolchazy carducci publishers publication date 1995 buy this book 3700 plus shipping by purchasing books through this website you support our non profit organization ancient