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Pont du Gard
Sign in to saveancient Roman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that spans the Gardon River in southern France, built to carry water across the valley as part of a larger water-supply system. It survives as one of the most impressive examples of Roman engineering and architecture, demonstrating the remarkable construction techniques and ambition of the Roman Empire.
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Wikidata facts
- Country
- France
- Located in
- Vers-Pont-du-Gard
- Area
- 691
- Material used
- shelly limestone
- Location
- Vers-Pont-du-Gard
- Official website
- www.pontdugard.fr
- Image
- Pont du Gard BLS.jpg
- Height
- 160
- Length
- 900
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- crosses
- Gardon
- Commons category
- Pont du Gard
- number of spans
- 6
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- Pont du Gard
- inception
- 0050-00-00
- native label
- Pont du Gard
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Encyclopedic overview
The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 km (31 mi) to the Roman colony of Nemausus (Nîmes). It crosses the river Gardon near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France. The Pont du Gard is one of the best preserved Roman aqueduct bridges. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites in 1985 because of its exceptional preservation, historical importance, and architectural ingenuity.
Description
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