When the aqueduct must flow higher than about five feet, Roman engineers should use an arcade rather than a wall. The arched arcades require less material than walls and don't interfere with the ...
The aqueduct, first built almost 2,000 years ago, was a vital part of Roman life in the Dorset town, supplying water for its public baths, fountains and wealthy households. Now the BU team has ...
15 news release. As they dug, archaeologists found a circular opening leading to some underground tunnels and identified the structure as an ancient Roman aqueduct. Photos show the eerie ruins.
Archaeologists have unearthed ground-breaking new information which could help us understand more about Roman life in Dorchester. Experts have discovered that the Dorchester aqueduct, which is one ...