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Pont du Gard - A Roman Aqueduct

 The Pont du Gard was a Roman aqueduct built around the year 55 AD to carry water over 50 km from the hills to the Roman colony of Nemausus.  The Romans placed high value on water and bathing.  The water system permitted well off Romans to have running water in their houses.  While in Arles, we also visited the Roman baths where everyone was allowed to bathe and it was the only place in Roman society where there was no class distinction.









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