Aqueduc romain de Carhaix-Plouguer, Roman aqueduct monument in Carhaix-Plouguer, France.
The Roman aqueduct of Carhaix-Plouguer is an ancient water channel that carried water to the city of Vorgium across long distances. It includes both underground sections and parts that remain visible above ground, scattered across several communities in the region.
The aqueduct was built in the early centuries after Christ to supply water to the growing city of Vorgium. It was part of Roman engineering and played an important role in the settlement's development.
The aqueduct shows how Romans brought water to their cities and represented their control over this region. Today visitors can see the old channels in places and understand how water was essential for life in the ancient city.
You can view the remaining sections of the structure at different locations around the area, particularly along certain roads and in nearby villages. It is helpful to wear comfortable shoes and allow time for walking between the various visible parts.
A long underground tunnel near Kervoaguel cuts through rock and shows how skilled Roman workers were at underground construction. At another location there is a tall arched passage that shows how the channel dealt with changes in height across the landscape.
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