Pont du Gard - Wikipedia
WEBThe Pont du Gard is one of the best preserved Roman aqueduct bridges. It was added to UNESCO 's list of World Heritage sites in 1985 because of its exceptional preservation, historical importance, and architectural ingenuity.
Pont du Gard | History, Architecture, Construction, Importance,
WEBPont du Gard, giant bridge-aqueduct, a notable ancient Roman engineering work constructed about 19 BCE to carry water to the city of Nimes over the Gard River in southern France. Like many of the best Roman constructions, it was built without mortar.
Aqueduct (bridge) - Wikipedia
WEBRoman Empire. Bridges were a distinctive feature of Roman aqueducts, which were built in all parts of the Roman Empire, from Germany to Africa, and especially in the city of Rome, where they supplied water to public baths and for drinking.
Pont du Gard - Ancient Roman Bridge - History of Bridges
WEBPont du Gard is an impressive ancient Roman aqueduct that served as the main component of the 50km-long canal that carried water between the spring at Uzès to the Roman colony of Nemausus (Nîmes).
Roman Aqueducts - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · The most recognizable feature of Roman aqueducts may be the bridges constructed using rounded stone arches. Some of these can still be seen today traversing European valleys. However, these bridged structures made up only a small portion of the hundreds of kilometers of aqueducts throughout the empire.
The Pont du Gard Aqueduct - Avignon et Provence
WEBThe most visited ancient monument in France, listed a world heritage site by Unesco, the Pont du Gard aqueduct remains one of humankind's great masterpieces. A marvel of Antiquity and a true technical feat, it is also a stupendous site that has regained its unspoiled state since its refurbishment.
Roman Structures | Pont du Gard - History Archive
WEBThe Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River in southern France. Located near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard, the bridge is part of the Nîmes aqueduct, a 50-kilometre (31 mi) system built in the first century AD to carry water from a spring at Uzès to the Roman colony of Nemausus (Nîmes). [4]
The monument - Explore the natural beauty of the Pont du Gard …
WEBThe Pont du Gard is a aqueduct bridge built by the Romans in the 1st century CE. It is exceptional for its dimensions, at 49 metres tall it is the highest Roman aqueduct bridge in the world.
Pont du Gard – Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France - Atlas Obscura
WEBFeb 3, 2015 · Discover Pont du Gard in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France: This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.
Pont du Gard - Roman Aqueduct | UNRV Roman History
WEBThe Pont du Gard was a multi-function tri-level structure in ancient Rome, serving as both a bridge for travelers and an aqueduct. It still stands 160 feet tall and 21 feet across at its widest point. It was originally 1,180 feet long, and featured a …
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