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Ancient Waterways & Arches
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Iznik cultural heritage

Ancient Waterways & Arches

A Roman engineering marvel that feeds the baths and fountains of the ancient city with cut stone water channels from the Elbeyli mountains.

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Iznik Ancient Waterways were built from Elbeyli mountain springs to meet the fresh water needs of the city in the Roman era. The high stone arches and terracotta pipes in the valley crossings demonstrate the genius of Roman water engineering. Today, the aqueduct ruins rising among the olive groves attract the attention of hikers.

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Iznik Ancient Waterways were built from Elbeyli mountain springs to meet the fresh water needs of the city in the Roman era.

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The high stone arches and terracotta pipes in the valley crossings demonstrate the genius of Roman water engineering.

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Today, the aqueduct ruins rising among the olive groves attract the attention of hikers.

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Iznik Ancient Waterways were built from Elbeyli mountain springs to meet the fresh water needs of the city in the Roman era.

The high stone arches and terracotta pipes in the valley crossings demonstrate the genius of Roman water engineering.

Today, the aqueduct ruins rising among the olive groves attract the attention of hikers.

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