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media type="youtube" key="EcHVnFLnct0" height="344" width="425" Aqueducts Aqueducts were very important to the ancient Romans. The ancient Romans built aqueducts to carry water from lakes and rivers to town. The reason the Romans built aqueducts was because they knew clean water was important. Aqueducts were built on top of arches and with aqueducts you can bring water from miles away! Though Romans are known for their aqueducts, they weren’t the first to invent them. Interesting Facts:  °  The water flow was based on gravity, a constant gradient was required.  °  Home owners were charged by the size of the pipe that carried water to their home.  °  Aqueducts had to be checked on regularly.  °  Great skill was needed to build an aqueduct. Modern Connection: Here in Aurora, we get water from pipes that lead to Lake Erie.



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