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The Aqua Virgo was an ancient Roman aqueduct
It was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus
The Aqua Virgo supplied water to the city of Rome
The aqueduct was constructed to serve the needs of the Campus Martius
The Aqua Virgo was the shortest of Rome's eleven aqueducts
It had a total length of approximately 21 kilometers
The aqueduct originated from a spring located near the 8th milestone of the Via Collatina
The Aqua Virgo followed a mostly underground route
It was known for its remarkable engineering feat of using a tunnel to cross the Tiber River
The aqueduct also used inverted siphons to overcome low points in the terrain
The Aqua Virgo brought water to various public baths, fountains, and imperial residences in Rome
It was known for providing water to the Baths of Agrippa and the Pantheon
The aqueduct was famous for its high water quality and purity
The Aqua Virgo was restored and repaired several times throughout history
Its name "Aqua Virgo" means "Virgin Water" in Latin
The aqueduct was named after a young girl who led Roman soldiers to the spring's source during its construction
The Aqua Virgo was partially destroyed during the Gothic Wars in the 6th century
Some sections of the aqueduct remain in use today, delivering water to the Trevi Fountain
The Aqua Virgo is considered one of Rome's greatest engineering achievements
The aqueduct's construction helped showcase Augustus's power and wealth.