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Andelos reservoir — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jan 12, 2021 05:44 AM

A reservoir that functioned as part of the water supply of Andelos.

Cornalvo Roman Dam and Aqueduct — by Jr. — last modified Aug 03, 2022 11:59 AM

The Roman dam at Cornalvo is a gravity dam with associated reservoir and aqueduct. It dates to the first or second century AD. The earthen dam and its stone cladding remain in use. The site is a part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Glanum dam — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Apr 15, 2015 05:08 PM

A Roman dam that created the Lac du Peirou and supplied Glanum with water. While the ancient dam was destroyed in the late nineteenth century, the reservoir remains.

Hafir far west of Araba — by Sean Gillies — last modified Oct 25, 2023 10:59 PM

A waterhole essential to the ancient Sudanese pastoral economy

Hafir near Meroe or Araba — by Sean Gillies — last modified Feb 13, 2017 08:33 AM

A waterhole essential to the ancient Sudanese pastoral economy

Proserpina — by Jr. — last modified Mar 03, 2023 01:14 PM

A Roman-era reservoir and dam northwest of modern Mérida in Spain, which was tapped to supply Emerita Augusta (modern Mérida) via aqueduct.

Serbes (river) — by T.W. Potter — last modified Jul 21, 2022 03:16 PM

The ancient Serbes river, mentioned by Ptolemy, is probably to be associated with the lower course of the modern Yusr (Isser) in Algeria.

Simbruina Stagna — by L. Quilici — last modified Mar 31, 2021 12:21 PM

A series of three artificial lakes created along the river Anio.

Ura Fons — by S. Loseby — last modified Oct 14, 2020 03:34 PM

The Ura Fons was a source of water for ancient Nemausus.