Talk:Aqua Marcia

Latest comment: 3 years ago by Haploidavey in topic Unsourced speculative connection

Unsourced speculative connection edit

Unfortunately, no ancient or recent modern source supports the idea that the aqueduct authorised and (maybe) part built in 179 BC but blocked by M Crassus is essentially the same as the Aqua Marcia. It's a very tempting idea, and I for one find it quite attractive, but can find reference to just one scholar who argued for it, way back in 1945, and a whole lot more who have been happy to mention and demolish it. Alas! Haploidavey (talk) 16:19, 11 April 2021 (UTC)Reply

The work in question, or a 1943 version of the same, is available online at Bill Thayer's site I thought at first that it was independent and unrelated confirmation ... but no. Haploidavey (talk) 17:25, 11 April 2021 (UTC)Reply