Peak of Roman Aqueduct Engineering

Timeline

1. 14–98Rome · ItalyAugustus and his successors massively expanded Rome's water supply system, building multiple aqueducts that brought water from more distant sources to meet the growing demand of the imperial capital and its public baths.
2. 52–117Rome · ItalyEmperor Claudius built the Aqua Claudia, and the period of Trajan saw continued improvement of the aqueduct systems and distribution facilities; large aqueducts were also built in the provinces such as Gaul, Spain, and North Africa, bringing hydraulic engineering to its height.
3. 101–300Provinces of the Roman Empire · Roman EmpireFrom the 2nd to the 3rd century, cities across the empire commonly relied on aqueducts for water supply; maintenance and partial extension projects continued, and aqueduct bridges and arched structures became an important part of the Roman urban landscape.