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Spiegel has a neat article about ongoing exploration of the Gadara aqueduct, built by Romans in Syria/Jordan from about A.D. 90 – 210. The feat seems astounding. They basically chiseled through rock underground in order to bring water to a dry area. The article includes some interesting tidbits about Roman aqueducts, including how they could bring water at the rate which provided 500 liters/capita and at a pressure of over 200 psi.The Ancient World's Longest Underground Aqueduct
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