Acueducto de los Milagros, Extremadura, Spain

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Impressive engineering

The internet says Archimedes broached the idea of slope, but the actual formulation didn’t occur until Descartes. Whatever the case, the ancient Roman engineers must have had an idea about the mathematical slope and must have had some kind of tool to help them in assuring an accurate slope in the construction of the aqueduct. (I. e. For every mile of length, the aqueduct would drop horizontally about 1 foot). Making the whole thing even more challenging and impressive was the building of the heights of the sidewalls of the top section (transporting the water) to correctly correspond with the slope. (I. e. Less slope would mean taller sidewalls (to avoid excessive spillage of water) and more slope with faster running water could mean shorter sidewalls of the top carrying water ditch section. In any case, it’s impressive engineering around the archaic time of Jesus.
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Avenida de La Via de La Plata S/N, 06800 Merida Spain

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  • 5KrisD_pl 5:00 PM Jan 5, 2020
    Impressive remains of the aqueduct
    The original Roman acqueduct from the 1st century had approximately 5 kilometres. The remains have 800 metres but still impress. Built of granite and red bricks, the arches are 25 metres high. Bit out of center but worth a visit.
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  • 5John F 5:00 PM Oct 11, 2022
    Substantial Roman Aquaduct
    It seems amazing how much of this huge structure still remains. At the end nearest the old city there are information boards about this and the adjacent bathhouse with much in English. Visit when seeing the very nearby Circo Romano. There is no charge to see the aquaduct

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