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Aqueduct of Meyrargues dans les Bouches-du-Rhône

Patrimoine classé
Vestiges Gallo-romain
Aqueduc gallo-romain
Patrimoine hydraulique
Bouches-du-Rhône

Aqueduct of Meyrargues

    Le Bourg
    13650 Meyrargues
Crédit photo : JF CARICONDO - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Antiquité
Haut Moyen Âge
Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
200
300
1900
2000
Antiquité
Construction of aqueduct
7 novembre 1922
Classification of historical monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Roman aqueduct: by order of 7 November 1922

Origin and history

The aqueduct of Meyrargues is a Roman structure located in the commune of Meyrargues in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Built in ancient times, it testifies to the hydraulic engineering developed by the Romans to supply water to local towns and installations. Its architecture, typical of the aqueducts of that time, reflects construction techniques and water resource management needs in the region.

Ranked as historical monuments since November 7, 1922, this aqueduct is part of the protected heritage of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Although the available sources do not specify its exact use or detailed layout, its classification underlines its historical and architectural importance. It is part of a wider set of Roman remains present in the region, illustrating the lasting influence of Roman civilization in the Nabronese Gaul.

The data available, notably via the Merimée and Monumentum bases, confirm its approximate location near the Arcs in Meyrargues and its status as a monument open to the visit, although practical information remains limited. Its conservation status and possible restorations are not documented in the sources consulted, but its classification guarantees legal protection against degradation or destruction.

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