The 4000 year old Ancient Greek Minoan Aqueducts. Although erroneously attributed to the Romans, Aqueducts have existed thousands of years before. A very impressive feature of the Minoan palaces was their four-thousand-year-old drainage systems. These are stone structures with running water used to flush the lavatories in various rooms. Stone ducts also formed drains which […]
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15 Amazing Aqueducts of the Ancient World (Video)
March 18th, 2023 Awake Goy
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained. The goal […]
Naples’ Hidden Ancient Aqueducts Could Save the City from Unbearable Heat
October 9th, 2022 Awake Goy
The modern city of Naples lies on some extremely historical waterways, some over 2,000 years old. Scientists heading a novel project in contemporary urban spaces suggest that these historical water networks may provide some relief from climate change. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0