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Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)

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	The_Pont_du_Gard_Roman_Aqu[250×173] the original builders can also be seen, indicating the positions in which the dressed stones were to be placed: for instance, FRS II (standing for frons sinistra II, or front left 2′′). Admirably integrated into a natural site that has preserved its wild charm, The Pont du Gard fascinates each of its visitors with its elegance and majesty . Two thousand years after its Publishing origin
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	The_Pont_du_Gard_Roman_Aqu[350×232] piers which supported the semicircular wooden frames on which the arches were constructed. It is believed to have taken about three years to build, employing between 800 and 1,000 workers. From the 4th century onwards, its maintenance was neglected, and deposits filled up to two thirds of the conduit space. By the 9th century, it became unusable, and the people of the area Publishing origin
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	Aqueduct-pont-du-gard-thum[300×178] Pont du Gard (Larger image) Publishing origin
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	082799-the_old_land_route_[100×145] The covered aqueduct section still remains on the top. The old land route of the Pont du Gard's aqueduct has long since filled with earth and been reclaimed by nature Publishing origin
	Pont_du_Gard.jpg[525×375] The Pont du Gard (begun in about 19 BC), is 900 feet long and 160 feet high. Its sole purpose was to act as a bridge so the aqueduct which supplied 44,000,000 gallons of water each day to Publishing origin

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