Aquäduktbrücke über die Swist, Roman aqueduct bridge archaeological site near Rheinbach, Germany
Description
The Aquäduktbrücke über die Swist is a Roman stone bridge that once carried water across the river as part of a larger supply system. The remains show the sturdy construction with multiple arches, some of which still stand today.
History
This bridge was built in the 1st century as part of a water system serving Roman settlements in the region. It remained in use for centuries before eventually being abandoned.
Culture
The bridge demonstrates how Romans moved water across landscapes and solved practical challenges with stone and engineering. Visitors can see traces of a system that brought fresh water to distant settlements and shaped daily life in the ancient region.
Practical
The remains can be visited along a walking trail featuring several information stops explaining the site. A reconstructed pillar displays how the original structure appeared.
Did you know?
Excavations uncovered the remains of a pillar with preserved dimensions and traces of other foundations that reveal construction details. These discoveries allowed archaeologists to understand the spacing between supports and how the entire structure was built.
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