Rick GaehlMar 19

The Pont du Gard is one of my favourite Roman artefacts anywhere. Built in the first century CE, this elevated aqueduct was constructed without mortar, and is about 275 m long and 50 m high. The total fall across the structure is only 2.5 cm - it truly is an engineering marvel. The protuding stones were used in construction to secure formwork and scaffolding.

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Show threadHarry WoodMar 19
@RickGaehl Love to visit Pont Du Gard. It's an impressive Roman construction, and also a lovely place to go for a swim!
Show threadRick Gaehl
@harry_wood Indeed it is! Last time we were there, we took a canoe along the river and then paddled under it. Magical. And to make it even better, there were kingfishers everywhere.
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