Roman Aqueducts
The Roman aqueduct was a channel used to transport fresh water to highly populated areas as water flowed into cities, it was used for drinking , irrigation, and to supply hundreds of public fountains and baths, Roman aqueduct systems were built over a period of 500 years from 312 BCE to CE 226. the aqueducts used gravity and a steady slope to move water. The capital in Rome alone had around 11 aqueduct systems supplying freshwater from sources as far as 92 km(57 miles). Despite their age, some aqueducts still function and provide modern day Rome with water. Water delivered to cities had additives like vinegar and myrrh to purify the water. Settling tanks helped separate sediment as well.
The Diameter of the pipes would show how rich the person was.
Lead Pipes were found leading to Wealthy People. Along with lead cooking tools.
The Diameter of the pipes would show how rich the person was.
Lead Pipes were found leading to Wealthy People. Along with lead cooking tools.
They were delivered to cisterns and then diverted to city fountains, baths, and homes of the rich.
Many aqueducts were ruined in 537 during the Gothic Wars led by ostrogoth King Vitiges who wanted to starve rome of water.
Domus= Houses of the rich
Has an atrium
Free standing house
Lead Pipes for Running Water
Insula= Houses of the Plebeians
Insula translates to mean island
Apartments that were prone to fires. They were plagued with disease and fire.
The Great Fire of july 18 64 CE. The Fire began in a slum near palatine hill and burned for 3 days. People thought that Nero did that.
Nero made a palace in its place with a man made lake from the aqueducts.
Nero Falsely blamed Christians for the fire
Complex covered 300 acres
A huge statue of Nero stood in the entrance and was 120 ft tall.
The “home/place” was decorated throughout with gold leaf, rare gems, sea shells, marble, murals, mosaics, statues, and other valuable artwork.
The property housed a man made lake.
Nero was chased out and then killed himself on june 9, 68 ad.