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Alcantara Bridge, Spain
One of the most impressive Roman bridges is the Alcántara Bridge over the Tagus river in Spain. Caius Julius Lacer completed this bridge in 104 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Trajan. It is one of the few Roman bridges whose builder is credited with its construction. Lacer’s words appear on an inscription at the site, “I have built a bridge which will remain for ever.” So far, so good!
This photo appears in "Bridging the World" by Robert Cortright.
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Alcantara Bridge, Spain
One of the most impressive Roman bridges is the Alcántara Bridge over the Tagus river in Spain. Caius Julius Lacer completed this bridge in 104 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Trajan. It is one of the few Roman bridges whose builder is credited with its construction. Lacer’s words appear on an inscription at the site, “I have built a bridge which will remain for ever.” So far, so good!
This photo appears in "Bridging the World" by Robert Cortright.
Bridge Ink www.bridgeink.com
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