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Structures

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Aqueduct (bridge) Aqueducts are bridges constructed to convey watercourses across gaps such as valleys or ravines. The term ''aqueduct'' may also be used to refer to the Aqueduct (water supply), entire watercourse, as well as the bridge. Large navigable aqueduc ...
, a bridge to convey water over an obstacle, such as a ravine or valley *
Navigable aqueduct Navigable aqueducts (sometimes called navigable water bridges) are bridge structures that carry navigable waterway canals over other rivers, valleys, railways or roads. They are primarily distinguished by their size, carrying a larger cross-se ...
, or water bridge, a structure to carry navigable waterway canals over other rivers, valleys, railways or roads *
Aqueduct (water supply) An aqueduct is a watercourse constructed to carry water from a source to a distribution point far away. In modern engineering, the term ''aqueduct'' is used for any system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and other structures used for this p ...
, a watercourse constructed to convey water **
Acequia An acequia () or (, also known as síquia , all from ) is a community-operated watercourse used in Spain and former Spanish colonies in the Americas for irrigation. Acequias are found in parts of Spain, the Andes, northern Mexico, and what i ...
, a community-operated watercourse used in Spain and former Spanish colonies in the Americas ** Aryk, an artificial channel for redirecting water in Central Asia and other countries ** Elan aqueduct carries water to Birmingham **
Levada Levada may refer to: * Levada (Madeira) - an irrigation channel or aqueduct on the island of Madeira. * Levada, Cape Verde, a village on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde * Levada, a district in Kharkiv Kharkiv, also known as Kharkov, is the ...
, an irrigation channel or aqueduct specific to the Portuguese island of Madeira **
Puquios Puquios (from Quechua ''pukyu'' meaning source, spring, or water well) are ancient systems of subterranean aqueducts which allow water to be transported over long distances in hot dry climates without loss of much of the water to evapor ...
, underground water systems in Chile and Peru *
Roman aqueduct The Romans constructed aqueducts throughout their Republic and later Empire, to bring water from outside sources into cities and towns. Aqueduct water supplied public baths, latrines, fountains, and private households; it also supported min ...
, water supply systems constructed during the Roman Empire **
Aqueduct of Segovia The Aqueduct of Segovia () is a Roman aqueduct in Spain, built around the first century AD to channel water from springs in the mountains to Segovia's fountains, Thermae, public baths and private houses, in use until 1973. Its elevated section, ...
, a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain


Anatomy

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Cerebral aqueduct The cerebral aqueduct (aqueduct of the midbrain, aqueduct of Sylvius, Sylvian aqueduct, mesencephalic duct) is a small, narrow tube connecting the third and fourth ventricles of the brain. The cerebral aqueduct is a midline structure that passe ...
in the brain *
Vestibular aqueduct At the posterior lateral wall of the temporal bone is the vestibular aqueduct, which extends to the posterior surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone. The vestibular aqueduct parallels the petrous apex, in contrast to the cochlear ...
in the inner ear


Places

*Aqueduct, former name of
Monolith, California Monolith (formerly, Aqueduct) is an unincorporated community in the Tehachapi Valley, in Kern County, California. The community is located east of Tehachapi, at an elevation of in the southern Sierra Nevada and eastern Tehachapi Pass areas. ...
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Aqueduct, New York Aqueduct is a hamlet in the Town of Niskayuna, Schenectady County, New York, United States. Its center is at the south end of the bridge of New York State Route 146 (Balltown Road) over the Mohawk River, that connects Schenectady County to the ...
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Aqueduct, Shropshire Aqueduct is a village in the Telford and Wrekin borough in Shropshire, England. It forms part of the Dawley Hamlets civil parish alongside Doseley, Horsehay, Lightmoor, Little Dawley and Spring Village. History The village was built aro ...
, England


Other uses

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Aqueduct (band) Aqueduct is an American, Seattle, Washington-based indie pop band, originally hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Initially the band was a one-man act, created and produced by David Terry in his bedroom. Supporting members have more rece ...
, an indie pop band *
Aqueduct (comics) Aqueduct (Peter van Zante), originally known as Water Wizard, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The character first appeared in '' Ghost Rider'' #23 (Apr. 1977) and was crea ...
, a fictional character in Marvel Comics *
Aqueduct Press Aqueduct Press is a publisher based in Seattle, Washington, United States, that publishes material featuring a feminist viewpoint. History Aqueduct Press was founded in 2004 by L. Timmel Duchamp. The company has focused on publishing speculat ...
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Aqueduct Racetrack Aqueduct Racetrack is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility and casino in the South Ozone Park, Queens, South Ozone Park and Jamaica, Queens, Jamaica neighborhoods of Queens, New York City, United States. Aqueduct is the only racetrack within ...
, a horse racing track and racino, located in New York City *"Aqueduct", a song by Squarepusher from ''
Just a Souvenir ''Just a Souvenir'' is the ninth album by Squarepusher, released in October 2008. The album originated in a daydream, in which Tom Jenkinson envisioned a rock band performing a concert against the backdrop of a large, glowing coathanger. The ...
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See also

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List of aqueducts This is a list of aqueducts. Africa Botswana *North-South Carrier Egypt *Aqueduct of the Nile (historic) *Bahr Yussef *Fresh Water Canal *Ibrahimiya Canal *Mahmoudiyah Canal *Sadat Canal (see also New Valley Project) *Sweet Water Canal Libya * ...
* Aqueduct Bridge (disambiguation) {{disambiguation, geo