Roman aqueduct spans a riverbed, France, January 1944
Description:
Photograph. View of a Roman aqueduct. Translated German caption on photo reverse: "The Pont du Gard Acqueduct in southern France is one of the best preserved structures of the Roman era. A 49 meter high and 269 meter long triple-decked row of arches spans the deep river valley. Vipsanius Agrippa is considered to have been the builder, the son-in-law and confidante of the Emperor Augustus. The massive structure is part of the 41 km long conduit that brings water from the area of Uzès to Nimes. Southern France, Jan 44." Southern France. January 1944
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1944-01-
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
Geography:
Nîmes
Latitude:
43.833
Longitude:
4.350
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Aqueducts--France