Water in RomeSherilyn NorrisTaylor Wichtendahl

Aqueducts• was formed in the year of

312 B.C.

• At least 60 miles long

• Conveyed water from distant springs and streams to Rome

• Water descended gently through concrete channels

• Were elevated throughout their entire length on lines of arches

• Channels were equipped with air vents and inspection holes

Roman Baths

•Both rich and poor were allowed to use them•Lasted several hours•Was considered a communal activity•Were used for bathing, sport, exercising, and conversation•Balneae- small bath houses•Balneae might be privately owned•Thermae- big bath houses•Thermae were owned by the state•Open for woman in the early part of the day•Reserved for men at 2:00pm

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History Of Plumbing• Erected recreation centers

and baths• Skilled workers in lead

indispensable• Came from latin term

plumbus- lead• Roman artisan (plumber)

plumed, soldered, repaired, and installed pipe

• Worked on everything that involved supply and waste… Example: roofs and sewers

• Lasted into the 20th century

Fountains

•A piece of architecture which pours water into its basin or jets it into the air•Can be supplied for drinking water or for dramatic or decorative effect•Were decorated with bronze or stone masks of animals or heroes•Were later used to create miniature versions of the gardens of paradise•Mechanical pumps allowed fountains to recycle water and to force the waster high into the air

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Water in Homes

•Water was piped into the abodes of those who were lucky enough to have official authorization•Running water was rare in their homes•Some Romans had to bribe water officials to tap an aqueduct•Most Romans got their water supply from a river source (such as the Tiber River)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/roman/aqueductwave.html

http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/htmlContent/game.htm

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