Nearly two thousand years ago, Roman engineers embarked on an extraordinary mission: to channel fresh spring water from the distant Zaghouan Mountains across more than 130 kilometers of rugged North African terrain into the thriving metropolis of Carthage.
The result was the Aqueduct of Carthage a stunning feat of ancient engineering. Winding over hills, cutting through tunnels, and stretching across elegant stone arches, this aqueduct carried water purely by the force of gravity, powered by precise calculations and remarkable craftsmanship.
More than just a lifeline, the aqueduct sustained Carthage’s grandeur. It kept fountains flowing, nourished the land, and fed the majestic Baths of Antoninus a center of luxury, hygiene, and public life.
Though time, war, and earthquakes have left their mark, fragments of the aqueduct still stand today. They serve as silent witnesses to a civilization that understood true greatness lies not only in conquest, but in the enduring wonders built for the people.
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