The ancient Roman dam diverted excess rain water away from a town as it was designed to do without any damage or loss of life. Newer dams failed and caused extensive damage and sadly loss of life in other areas of Spain.
Notice the tremendous forces the Roman dam deals with successfully. Perhaps the Roman dam had been well maintained over the years by the Spanish authorities or maybe not. Regardless this is still astonishing that it still works and works so well.
Notice the tremendous forces the Roman dam deals with successfully. Perhaps the Roman dam had been well maintained over the years by the Spanish authorities or maybe not. Regardless this is still astonishing that it still works and works so well.
How 2,000-year-old Roman dam kept Spanish city safe from floods while modern defences failed as public anger grows at authorities over disaster that may have killed 400 - Surge Radio
While horrifying images have laid bare the catastrophic effects of flooding across Spain over recent days, an incredible video has also emerged showing how ancient technology helped to save a small town from destruction. A 2,000-year-old Roman dam in Aragon prevented flooding in Almonacid de la...
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