CLASS294 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Eupalinos, De Aquaeductu, Aqua Appia
17 Oct 2016
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Atrium- could supply household water (aqueduct did not bring water to local houses, was never its function) Roman impluvium- domestic water supply(fountains would be added to enhance aesthetic value) La malga cisterns (tunisia/carthage) also used to supply water to large urban societies. Were also used in agricultural production (lined with waterproof cement, and are roofed to prevent evaporation, and water pollution) Were supplied by aqueducts (51 million litres of water could be held) Urban and rural supply (more common for individual homes, cisterns often served greater sources of water supply) Not rational or scientific reason to build a well in a particular space (remember. Thales and the idea that water underlined the ground) Shaduf- tomb of ipuy 13th century bce. Cone shaped to allow the bucket to pierce the water. Simple mechanics to lift the water (attach container to rope and drop to pull up, counter wieght) Develop from earlier system of water transportation (qanat)
