Aqueduc du pont de Crau, Roman aqueduct remains in Arles, France
The Aqueduc du pont de Crau is a Roman water channel with three remaining sections featuring 93 stone arches spread across the landscape. The ruins sit at a roundabout intersection between roads CD453 and CD570n near Arles.
The water channel was built in the 1st century to supply the city of Arles. During the 16th century, its foundations were repurposed for construction of the Craponne canal.
The structure demonstrates Roman engineering methods visible in its stone arches and foundation system. Visitors can observe how Romans transported water across vast distances.
The remains are freely accessible at the roundabout and can be viewed from the road. Walking around the site lets you see the arches from different angles.
Excavations in the 16th century revealed that the original Roman structure stood significantly taller than the Craponne canal built later. This shows the impressive heights Romans could engineer.
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