Aqueduct Of Segovia Research Paper

The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain was believed to be built in c. A.D. 50/112. The exact date of construction can not be proven yet but many historians believe the monument was built from c. A.D. 50 through c. A.D. 112.It was made under the rule of the Roman Empire to supply water to the city Segovia. Currently the aqueduct is about 9 miles long and the highest point is almost 95 feet high. It also remains with 128 pillars to hold it up.When the aqueduct was first constructed it consisted of 2 tiers and 118 arches. In 1985 it received a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription. The main portion of the aqueduct still runs right through the small Spanish city. The water from the aqueduct comes from a river called the Frio River. The monument runs through the whole entire city and has been delivering water to Segovia for around 2,000 years. …show more content…
The building structure is based on balancing forces and is not set with cement or mortar. The pillar and arches are made out of well stones and solid blocks. The Aqueduct of Segovia is a unique structure from the Roman Empire that still remains a prominent feature of Segovia Spain. It represents both the expansion of the Roman Empire during the 1st century A.D. and the attention to aesthetics and functionality that are so strongly associated with the engineering prowess of the Roman world. The Aqueduct of Segovia functioned for many centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire and served the communities of Segovia well into the modern era. Today it is one of the features of the landscape of Castilla y León that gives character to the region and is well-deserving of the attention it is receiving for its continued protection and