Aqueduct of Triglio

The Aqueduct of Triglio extends through a deep canyon near Taranto, featuring a network of underground tunnels carved into artificial reef formations.

Construction of the initial segment began in 123 BCE, serving private suburban villas before transitioning to public use under Gothic king Totila in 545 CE.

The aqueduct's design incorporates a series of tufa towers placed forty meters apart, which maintain ventilation and enable tunnel maintenance procedures.

The water system collects from six springs at Mount Crispiano, directing flow through a main tunnel beneath Montetermiti hill toward the Great Square Fountain.

The structure combines drainage from multiple vadose zones and superficial aquifers, demonstrating early Roman understanding of complex hydrogeological principles.

Location: Province of Taranto

Inception: 123 BCE

GPS coordinates: 40.58078,17.20267

Latest update: April 22, 2025 20:10