HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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roads
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temples
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stadiums
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sewers
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pipes made of terracotta, stone, and wood were also used in Roman aqueducts and water supply. Wood was undoubtedly less durable than lead, but was often employed in smaller, isolated systems in the outer areas of the Roman Empire such as Germany (Hodge 1992, 111).
Detailed explanation-3: -In ancient Rome, water was worshipped like a deity. Its abundance not only meant the wellbeing of Rome’s citizens but was also a sign of wealth and power for its burgeoning civilization. The site of Rome is naturally well-supplied with sources of water, notably nearby springs, and easily-accessible groundwater.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Romans may have been one of the first civilizations to have indoor plumbing, but it seems that claims to their effectiveness have been greatly exaggerated.