Aqueduct of Philippopol

One of the ancient world’s most significant feats of engineering and architecture is the aqueduct, a structure used to transfer water from its source to human settlements. The aqueduct of Philipoppol was one such network of water bridges built around the 2-3rd century and was used to supply the city with clean water from the Rodope mountains – a luxury not many cities could afford at the time. The Western aqueduct is the most well-preserved part of the structure, with several of its stone and brick arches still standing to this day.