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World Heritage Irrigation Structures

Aqua Augusta and Piscina Mirabilis

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Located near the ancient city of Benevento in the Campania region, Italy, is hereby included in the ICID Register of World Heritage Irrigation Structures as an example of highly innovative concept and realisation of effective water conveyance and distribution through 145 km long aqueducts, greatly enhancing the capability of Roman Empire to improve the livelihood of people and ensuring food security and safety for the population more than 2000 years ago.

HIGHLIGHTS

Country: Italy

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Province: Campania region

Latitude : 41.891943 Longitude : 12.474638

Built: 33 and 12 BC

River: Serino river

Irrigated Area: 12,000 m3

RECOGNIZED AT:

69th IEC Meeting, Saskatoon, Canada, 2018

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