| 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 | |
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