Pont d'Aël, Roman aqueduct-bridge in Aymavilles, Italy
The Pont d'Aël is a Roman stone bridge near Aymavilles with two levels - a water channel on top and a covered passage below. The structure spans about 60 meters across the Grand-Eyvia stream and connects both sides with its distinctive double design.
Built around 2000 years ago by Caius Avillius Caimus from Padua, the bridge was designed to transport water and provide access to marble quarries in the Aosta region. This construction shows how Romans reshaped the landscape for economic purposes.
The Latin inscriptions on the northern side show how Roman builders recorded their work and preserved their identity through stone.
The structure is reached by paved paths accessible from the nearby road and open to foot traffic. It is best visited during warmer months when weather is stable and the paths remain dry.
The structure was built entirely from stone without mortar, with each block precisely fitted to its neighbors. This dry stone construction technique allowed it to endure centuries and retain its strength to this day.
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