Raschpëtzer Qanat, Roman aqueduct in Walferdange, Luxembourg
Raschpëtzer Qanat is a Roman water channel in Walferdange that stretches roughly 650 meters and reaches depths of up to 37 meters underground. The system consists of tunnels and vertical shafts, with at least thirteen wells discovered so far through excavations.
Built around 150 CE during the Gallo-Roman period, the channel supplied water to a Roman villa in the region. It operated successfully for about 120 years before its use eventually ceased.
The structure reflects Roman expertise in moving water over long distances using underground channels, a technique rarely seen in territories north of the Alps. This method reveals how advanced Roman engineering was in solving practical water supply problems.
This location requires careful planning since large sections lie underground and only limited areas are accessible to visitors. It is advisable to check in advance what parts can be visited and to bring appropriate footwear for uneven terrain.
Water still flows actively through the original channels of this system, making it a functioning Roman structure that has persisted for nearly 2000 years. This continuous water flow is rarely found in ancient aqueducts today.
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