Valens Aqueduct
The Valens Aqueduct was a Roman aqueduct in Constantinople and a major source of fresh water for the city in the 16th century.
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Likely the most successful architectural project in the history of Constantinople, Valens Aqueduct served fresh water to the city almost continuously for nearly 1,600 years.
Built in 375 by Emperor Valens, it was used and repaired by the Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman dynasties until well after Sultan Mustafa's final mayor restoration in 1679.
The aquaduct continued to bring small amounts of fresh water into the city until the late 19th century, when it was ultimately - and perhaps mercifully - replaced by a more modern water delivery system pipes. Today this aqueduct is about 600 meters in lenght - about half its original size.
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The Valens Aqueduct.
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Ezio running on top of The Valens Aqueduct.
