Roman aqueduct of Luynes

The Roman aqueduct near the Luynes in Indre-et-Loire, central France, is the only remnant of the ancient city of Malliacum. Water management infrastructure such as the Luynes aqueduct were central to providing the Romans with stable water supplies in regions with variable and dry climates. (Source: Flickr)

Credit: Daniel Jolivet

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