Roman Architecture and Engineering in Modern Life: Aqueducts

My example for Roman architecture is the aqueduct. Aqueducts are bridge-like structures designed to bring fresh water to cities and towns. Romans incorporated arches into the aqueduct as seen in the picture above. In modern times, highway bridges are often built on arches. Also, aqueducts was the early form of irrigation, although it was used for transporting fresh water for farming reasons only.

I used World History: Medieval and Early Modern Times as a source.


Works Cited:


World History: Medieval and Early Modern Times. McDougal Littell, 2006. Print.
Picture source:

Digital image. History Link 102. Web. 11 Oct. 2009. .


~Beverley