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The Pont du Gard, a three-tiered ancient Roman aqueduct with large stone arches, spans a river near Nimes, France, surrounded by trees and rocky banks. Querétaro, Mexico
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The Pont du Gard, a three-tiered ancient Roman aqueduct with large stone arches, spans a river near Nimes, France, surrounded by trees and rocky banks.
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Invalidated site: University of Washington - Aqueducts and the Trevi Fountain. Sep 03, 2026
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - The Aqueducts and Water Supply of Ancient Rome. May 26, 2026
Add new Web site: University of Washington - Aqueducts and the Trevi Fountain. Jun 07, 2024
Add new Web site: World History Encyclopedia - Aqueduct. Nov 08, 2019
Revised title etymology. Oct 01, 2019
Add new Web site: UNRV History - Roman Aqueducts. Apr 03, 2018
Added information on the historical importance of aqueducts to public health. Nov 04, 2015
Added video. Feb 11, 2015
Add new Web site: ThinkQuest - Aqueducts. Nov 04, 2011
Photos of Queretaro (Mexico) and California aqueducts added. Jan 22, 2010
Article revised and updated. Jan 22, 2010
Article revised and updated. Jan 03, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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