Aquäduktbrücke über die Erft, Roman aqueduct ruins near Euskirchen, Germany
The aqueduct bridge over the Erft was a Roman water structure that carried water across the river using stone supports and arches. The construction stretched across several hundred meters and employed advanced building methods.
The structure was built around 80 CE as part of a larger water supply network. It was connected to a system that transported water across long distances to serve a major Roman city.
The remains reveal how Romans managed water transport across vast distances while overcoming natural obstacles. Visitors can still see traces of this engineering achievement scattered through the landscape today.
Visitors can view foundations and construction structures from ground level, with some areas excavated and exposed for study. Sturdy footwear is helpful, and it is worth allowing time to examine the stonework closely.
Investigations in the 1990s revealed that Romans left bore holes in the foundations, likely serving as survey marks during construction. These holes help modern archaeologists understand how precise the measuring techniques of that era were.
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