Hidden ancient Roman 'Bridge of Nero' emerges from the Tiber during drought

Started by Imperial Dave, Jul 19, 2022, 11:08 AM

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Imperial Dave

Jul 19, 2022, 11:08 AM
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CarlL

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Jul 24, 2022, 08:22 AM
Nice link, Holly,
Interesting description of bridge site and function.
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Imperial Dave

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Jul 24, 2022, 08:35 AM
even the Roman engineers made mistakes it seems
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Jim Webster

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Jul 24, 2022, 02:00 PM
Quote from: Holly on Jul 24, 2022, 08:35 AM
even the Roman engineers made mistakes it seems

But it could have lasted 200 years before the mistake was obvious

Imperial Dave

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Jul 24, 2022, 02:40 PM
Which is the inference here. Possibly a failure at some point rather than a realisation of inadequacy?
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Chuck the Grey

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Jul 24, 2022, 08:19 PM
If Nero was involved in the bridge and choose that location, would the engineers disagree? Nero could be a bit testy at times.

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Jul 24, 2022, 09:07 PM
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