🏛️ Genilac: Aqueduc romain
Fragmentary Roman aqueduct in the Loire valley
📋 Fast Facts
- Built in the 1st or 2nd century CE during the Roman period
- Constructed from local stone with arches and supporting piers
- Supplied water to a Gallo-Roman settlement via gravity-fed channels
- Protected as a Monument Historique by the French Ministry of Culture
The Aqueduc romain of Genilac is an ancient Roman water management structure located in the Loire department of France. Dating to the 1st or 2nd century CE, it represents the advanced engineering capabilities of the Roman Empire during its occupation and development of Gaul. The aqueduct transported fresh water to a local Gallo-Roman settlement, demonstrating Rome's systematic approach to infrastructure and urban planning across its territories ...