52 ⟶ Aqua Claudia and Anio Novus Aqueducts Completed
Claudius completes the Aqua Claudia and Anio Novus, two aque...
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🧱 Roman Concrete (Pozzolana) First Used
The Roman concrete (pozzolana) first used.⟶
Ancient romeRoman EmpireConcreteConstructionArchitectureInfrastructure
Italy🚢 Construction of Portus Harbour Begins
Claudius begins construction of Portus, a harbour bearing a lighthouse on the right bank of the Tiber.⟶
Roman EmpireInfrastructureTradeClaudiusAncient romeMaritime HistoryConstruction
Italy
⛏️ Claudius's Attempt to Drain Fucine Lake
Emperor Claudius attempts to control the Fucine Lake by digging a 5.6 km tunnel through Monte Salviano, requiring 30,000 workers and eleven years.⟶
Roman EmpireInfrastructureConstructionCanalsClaudiusAncient rome
Italy⚗️ Romans Develop Basic Distillation Techniques
The Romans develop a simple method of distillation.⟶
Roman EmpireAncient romeChemistryRoman Civilization
Italy💧 Frontinus Appointed Aqueduct Superintendent in Rome
Sextus Julius Frontinus is appointed superintendent of the aqueducts (curator aquarum) in Rome. At least 10 aqueducts supply the city with 250 million US gallons (950,000 m3) of water per day. The public baths use half the supply.⟶
Roman EmpireInfrastructureWater ManagementPublic WorksRoman CivilizationUrban PlanningAncient rome
Italy