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Aqueducts and Roads In the Roman civilization, they created a plumbing system called aqueducts. They are used to get water to the Romans. They were constructed mostly of bricks and they rest on arches to help the water flow. The aqueducts help water travel many miles to reach people and industries. Some water goes to the rich, but they have to pay for it. It also goes to the Emperor. The most important thing is that the aqueducts supply water to public baths and fountains and they remove waste from the city. The pipes it travels through are mainly made out of leather, wood, and lead. The city of Rome has 11 aqueducts which gives enough water to everyone who lives there. You can go to any bath house in the city to use the water. Roads are also important in Rome because armies are able to travel on them. Goods can be traded and news can be passed on. Roads were made by digging a ditch and then filling it with rocks and stones. Gravel went on top and then it was pounded down to make the road. They are a good way to get around while you are in Rome.