FILE: 12_Pont du Gard Aqueduct.jpg

TITLE: ARCHITECTURE - Aqueduct, "Pont du Gard", France - ROMAN

DESCRIPTION: AQUEDUCT above Gard River in Nimes, FRANCE.: Water pipe, concrete faced with stone. Goes from where it springs down to cistern in city. Engineered by Romans in stair stepped levels. PIER AND ARCH SYSTEM: Arch has wedge shaped keystone that bears more weight. Pier is the upright member. This system is much stronger and more durable than plain wall.