as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
marveled at the ancient Roman aqueducts that still carry water to distant villages
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In addition to the bathhouse, major ruins include temples and a basilica, a theater, odeon, stadium and the Emperor Trajan aqueduct.
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John Oseid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The researchers said in addition to damaging aqueducts and other infrastructure, sinking land threatens to affect the route of the state’s high-speed rail, and also worsens floods hazards as the topography shifts.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The 86-mile aqueduct delivers about half of the city's water supply, according to the mayor's office.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Of particular note: the intact Corinthian portico columns; the subterranean arched architecture, aqueduct and cistern system; and graffiti adorning merchant stalls believed to be more than 1,500 years old.
—Alex Crevar, New York Times, 11 July 2024
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John Oseid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The researchers said in addition to damaging aqueducts and other infrastructure, sinking land threatens to affect the route of the state’s high-speed rail, and also worsens floods hazards as the topography shifts.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The 86-mile aqueduct delivers about half of the city's water supply, according to the mayor's office.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
Of particular note: the intact Corinthian portico columns; the subterranean arched architecture, aqueduct and cistern system; and graffiti adorning merchant stalls believed to be more than 1,500 years old.
—Alex Crevar, New York Times, 11 July 2024
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