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Did Ancient China have aqueduct system like the Romans?

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2017年9月4日 ... In china, before 2000BCE, there exists smple aqueduct system in Xia dynasty. But it is too small, not like the roman's. Until Tang dynasty, large aqueduct system were made in city for the population in Changan over 1 millon. And the worse,「汉长安城沿用七八百年,粪尿生活污水渗入地表,影响地下水质,到 ... read more

Interestingly, Roman aqueducts were also protected by law and no agricultural activity was allowed near them in case of damage by ploughing and root growth. On the other hand, agriculture did benefit from aqueducts, as in many cases, run-off channels were created to provide water for land irrigation. read more

The longest Roman aqueduct system is believed to have been in Constantinople. What's known of the aqueduct runs two and a half times longer than the ones found in Carthage and Cologne. Many scholars believe it to be the most outstanding achievement in pre-industrial societies. read more

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