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ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE: The Roman Arch "القوس الروماني"

ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE: The Roman Arch "القوس الروماني"
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Description: An example of the early Roman use of the round arch is a bridge known as the Pont Du Gard, part of an aqueduct located in southern France.
It makes a powerful statement about Rome's ability to control nature in order to provide for its cities.
Both structure and function are marks of Roman civilization.

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