Monts d'Or Aqueduct, Ancient Roman aqueduct in Metropolis of Lyon, France
The Monts d'Or Aqueduct extends 85 kilometers through the landscape, incorporating tunnels, bridges, and viaducts built with limestone blocks without mortar.
Engineers constructed this water supply system in the first century AD to transport water from natural springs to the expanding population of Lugdunum.
The structure demonstrates Roman engineering capabilities through its network of underground channels, surface-level passages, and elevated archways that transported water across valleys.
Visitors can explore remaining sections of the aqueduct through marked hiking trails that connect various observation points throughout the Monts d'Or region.
Several segments of the original stonework maintain their functionality by channeling rainwater through the ancient water management system designed two millennia ago.
Location: Metropolis of Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.83008,4.81253
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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