Cornalvo Dam, Ancient Roman dam in Cornalvo Natural Park, Spain
The Cornalvo Dam stretches 194 meters in length and rises 28 meters high, featuring stone cladding and Roman concrete construction techniques within natural surroundings.
Built between the first and second centuries AD, this engineering structure supplied water to Emerita Augusta, the Roman settlement that became modern-day Mérida.
The dam forms part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, receiving UNESCO World Heritage status in 1993 for its Roman architectural significance.
Visitors can access the dam through Cornalvo Natural Park, where a visitor center provides detailed information about the structure and surrounding environment.
The dam maintains its original function after two millennia, demonstrating the advanced engineering capabilities of Roman hydraulic infrastructure that continues operating today.
Location: Mérida
Location: San Pedro de Mérida
Inception: 1 Millenium
Height: 28
Length: 194
Width: 26
Part of: Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
GPS coordinates: 38.98855,-6.19111
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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