aqueduct

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The turmoil in Istanbul played out in the shadow of a Roman aqueduct.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

Because the water flows by gravity, without the need for pumping, the aqueduct has remained the city’s most economical supply.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

On the concrete walls are stained lines that extend into the darkness, marking where the water often reaches when the aqueduct is running full.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

It's a chilly mid-winter afternoon in Segovia, in central Spain, and tourists are gathered at the foot of the city's Roman aqueduct, gazing up at its famous arches and taking selfies.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

Polybotes burst from the ruins of the aqueduct.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan