Throughout history, aqueducts have stood as monumental testaments to human ingenuity, engineering prowess, and the enduring quest for survival and prosperity. These marvels of ancient and modern engineering were designed to transport water from distant sources to cities, agricultural lands, and industrial sites, often traversing challenging terrains and vast distances. And they were not exclusive to a single civilization - instead, they were created all across the world in different ages, showing us that our ancestors were geniuses in their own right. 10 Jaw-dropping Engineering Marvels of the Inca Empire Uncharted Section of Augustan Aqueduct Discovered Beneath Naples 1. The Pont du Gard, France The Pont du Gard is a towering example of Roman engineering prowess, located in the South of France. Constructed in the first century AD, this aqueduct bridge spans the Gardon River and stands as a marvel of ancient architecture. Measuring 49 meters (160.76 ft) high and 275 meters (902.23 ft) long, it is a three-tiered structure that supplied water to the Roman colony of Nemausus (modern-day Nîmes). The precision of its construction, without the use of mortar, demonstrates the advanced techniques employed by Roman engineers. This aqueduct remains one of the best-preserved and most visited ancient constructions in the world. Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsAncient PlacesRead Later