4 Facts: 

• One of the most impressive feats of Roman engineering were the Aqueducts.  

• For drinking, irrigation, and for the public baths, the Romans needed fresh water.  

• This was a way to get water to flow from lakes and river to the Roman cities. 

• The Roman aqueducts can still be seen today

Why is this contribution important? 

The Roman aqueducts provided clean, fresh water for drinking and farming. This is an example of early plumbing in an ancient civilization. 

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• https://online.kidsdiscover.com/quickread/roman-aqueducts-the-dawn-of-plumbing

• http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/aq/Aqueduct