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The Aqueduct of Segovia is one of Spain's most remarkable and well-preserved Roman engineering feats. Built around the 1st or early 2nd century AD, this structure was designed to transport water from the Frío River, located approximately 17 kilometers away, to the city of Segovia. The aqueduct stretches over 15 kilometers and reaches its most iconic section in the city, where it spans 813 meters and stands up to 28 meters high.
Made from about 25,000 granite blocks, the aqueduct was built without mortar, relying instead on the precision of the stonecutting and the gravity-driven design. It features 167 arches, with two tiers of arches in its tallest section. One fascinating mystery surrounding the aqueduct is that its exact construction date remains uncertain, as no surviving inscriptions indicate when it was built or who commissioned it.
A popular local legend even claims that the aqueduct was built by the devil in exchange for a woman's soul, but she cleverly thwarted him before he could finish the final stone. Despite its age, the aqueduct was used to supply water to Segovia until the late 19th century. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Roman ingenuity and architectural skill.
