Pont du Gard, B

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

Late 1st century CE

Abstract

Central four bays from West view

Keywords

Roman Imperial period, Ancient architecture, Aqueducts, Arch bridges

Alt Text

A large stone aqueduct with multiple arches spans over a river, surrounded by greenery under a partly cloudy sky. People are visible walking along the top of the structure.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

France; Nîmes (France)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

Only thumbnail images and descriptive information are available to non-USF users. Full access to this collection is available only to authorized users on the USF network on campus or via VPN.

Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

The bridge is made of Shelley limestone and has three tiers of arches that stand 48.8 meters high. The original purpose of this structure was to transport water over 50km to the local homes, baths, and fountains of the citizens in the Roman colony Nemausus, modern day Nîmes. Due to its meticulous precision, there was a gradient decline of 1 cm, allowing the water to flow to its desired destination. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, it took up another role acting as a toll bridge.

Identifier

A01-JFA0007

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Pont du Gard, B" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 98.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/98