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Pont du Gard

A Masterpiece of Roman Engineering and Endurance

Pont du Gard

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Welcome to the Pont du Gard

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Welcome to one of the most iconic sights of the ancient world. Standing here at the Pont du Gard, you are looking at the highest Roman aqueduct bridge ever built, rising forty-eight point eight meters above the Gardon River. This golden limestone giant is a centerpiece of a fifty-kilometer-long water system designed to quench the thirst of the Roman colony of Nemausus, known today as Nîmes. Take a moment to look at the three distinct tiers of arches. It is hard to believe that this structure, which has stood for nearly two thousand years, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in nineteen eighty-five because of its exceptional preservation and architectural ingenuity. As you begin your walk, notice how the massive stones create a rhythm that has survived centuries of floods and the passage of time. You are standing where thousands of Roman laborers once toiled to build a monument to the power and sophistication of the Roman Empire.

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What does this Pont du Gard audio guide explain?

This guide explains Welcome to the Pont du Gard, The Math of Roman Genius and A Life of Luxury and Status at Pont du Gard, with practical context for what to notice while you are there.

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  1. 01Welcome to the Pont du GardA focused section on "Welcome to the Pont du Gard", connecting this part of the visit with the wider story of Pont du Gard.
  2. 02The Math of Roman GeniusA focused section on "The Math of Roman Genius", connecting this part of the visit with the wider story of Pont du Gard.
  3. 03A Life of Luxury and StatusA focused section on "A Life of Luxury and Status", connecting this part of the visit with the wider story of Pont du Gard.
  4. 04Survivor of the CenturiesA focused section on "Survivor of the Centuries", connecting this part of the visit with the wider story of Pont du Gard.
  5. 05A Legacy in StoneA focused section on "A Legacy in Stone", connecting this part of the visit with the wider story of Pont du Gard.

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