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The impact of constructing aqueducts on the settlement patterns of Roman Crete

Kelly, Amanda
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Kelly, A. (2003). The impact of constructing aqueducts on the settlement patterns of Roman Crete. Paper presented at the The 12th International Conference on the History of Water Management and Hydraulic Engineering in the Mediterranean Region October 2-10, 2004. Volume II. Leuven
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In this paper the Roman aqueducts of Crete will be presented for the purpose of exploring the effects of aqueduct construction on settlement patterns on the island.1 The study will demonstrate the diversity and the extent to which Roman aqueducts feature within the Cretan landscape and explore how the distribution density relates to the enhanced requirement for water supplies inherent in Roman society. In the Hellenistic period Crete
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