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Castellum aquae
Roman · Archaeological Site40.7532°N, 14.4842°E

Castellum aquae

The Castellum Aquae is a Roman-era building buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD and uncovered during the archaeological excavations of ancient Pompeii. Its purpose was to collect drinking water and distribute it to the city’s water network.

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