A 50 Km aqueduct with 35Km of tunnels ground in rock and several bridges made of limestone with rudimentary tools and cranes is not a project to be taken lightly. Pont du Gard being the best preserved bridge, stands proud under the heat of the sun of June in the Provence.
One would think that such huge enterprise was meant to secure the all so important supply of basic water needs to Nimes. However this wasn't the real purpose of the Roman politicians; The water from this aqueduct was only meant to supply the pools and baths of Nimes, and ultimately a work of Roman Empire propaganda for the enlightening of the savages of Europe.
Fujifilm X-E3, XF35mm F2, Pont du Gard, Provence, France
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