The Pont du Gard was built shortly before the Christian era to allow the aqueduct of Nîmes (which is almost 50 km long) to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and hydraulic engineers who ...

In fact, Pont du Gard has an elevation difference of just 2.5 centimeters between its ends, spanning 274 meters, demonstrating the remarkable precision achieved by Roman engineers. In the remaining 25 ...

Locals are up in arms at the highest and most well-preserved Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard. ... The Pont du Gard bridge is the highest and one of the most well-preserved Roman aqueducts in the world.

The Pont du Gard is a symbol of the Roman Empire’s influence in Gaul. The Nîmes aqueduct , of which the bridge is the most impressive part, supplied the city with water for many years, helping ...

Pont du Gard, a mighty aqueduct bridge rising over three arched tiers, built by first-century Romans. Credit: Shutterstock Sadly, Avignon is the last port of call but for admirers of Roman ...

GARD, France. The Pont du Gard, built on the Gardon River in southern France, is the tallest of the ancient Roman aqueduct bridges crisscrossing the region and also one of the best-preserved.

The Pont du Gard was built shortly before the Christian era to allow the aqueduct of Nîmes (which is almost 50 km long) to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and hydraulic engineers who ...