The Parker, John Henry 1806-1884 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Archæology of Rome, Part 8: The Aqueducts" by John Henry Parker is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the history, structure, and significance of the aqueducts that served ancient Rome, illuminating how crucial these engineering marvels were to the city's access to water. Parker illustrates the aqueducts' architectural intricacies and their essential role in sustaining the massive population of the Roman Empire. At the start of "The Archæology of Rome, Part 8: The Aqueducts," Parker emphasizes the necessity of understanding the aqueducts to comprehend Rome's archaeology fully. He sets the stage by discussing the prominent structures that brought water to various public baths and palaces, detailing their grand designs and historical contexts. The initial chapters also reference the ancient writings of Frontinus, who documented the aqueducts, while Parker lays out his findings and plans to illustrate their remains and importance, guiding readers through the complex history of these vital waterways. The opening serves not only as a historical account but also hints at the extensive research and examination he undertook over the years to map these aqueducts accurately. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-06-01 deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: Oxford: James Parker and Co, 1876 Rome -- Antiquities DG Oxford: James Parker and Co, 1876 https://archive.org/details/aqueducts00park https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73752 https://archive.org/details/aqueducts00park https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73752 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134715.0 73752