Aqueduct may refer to:

Structures

Aqueduct (bridge) Aqueducts (or water bridges) 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. Larg ...

, a bridge to convey water over an obstacle, such as a ravine or valley *

Navigable aqueduct Navigable aqueducts (sometimes called 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-section of wa ...

, 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 séquia () is a community-operated watercourse used in Spain and former Spanish colonies in the Americas for irrigation. Particularly in Spain, the Andes, northern Mexico, and the modern-day American Southwest particularly n ...

, a community-operated watercourse used in Spain and former Spanish colonies in the Americas **

Aryk In Central Asia Central Asia, also known as Middle Asia, is a region of Asia that stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to western China and Mongolia in the east, and from Afghanistan and Iran in the south to Russia in the north ...

, an artificial channel for redirecting water in Central Asia and other countries ** Elan aqueduct carries water to Birmingham **

Levada A levada is an irrigation channel or aqueduct specific to the Portuguese Atlantic region of Madeira. History In Madeira, the levadas originated out of the necessity of bringing large amounts of water from the west and northwest of the island ...

, 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 evapora ...

, 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 mining o ...

, water supply systems constructed during the Roman Empire **

Aqueduct of Segovia The Aqueduct of Segovia () is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. It was built around the first century AD to channel water from springs in the mountains away to the city's fountains, public baths and private houses, and was in use until 1973. I ...

, a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain

Anatomy

Cerebral aqueduct The cerebral aqueduct (aqueductus mesencephali, mesencephalic duct, sylvian aqueduct or aqueduct of Sylvius) is a conduit for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that connects the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle of the ventricular system of the brai ...

in the brain *

Vestibular aqueduct At the hinder part of the medial wall of the vestibule is the orifice of the vestibular aqueduct, which extends to the posterior surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone. It transmits a small vein, and contains a tubular prolongation ...

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. ...

, U.S. *

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 s ...

, U.S.

Other uses

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 recent ...

, an indie pop band *

Aqueduct (comics) Zabu Zadkiel Zadkiel is a former archangel in the service of Heaven and an enemy of the Ghost Rider, named after the mythical angel of the same name. Created by Jason Aaron, the character debuted in ''Ghost Rider'' (vol. 4) #27. Zadkiel was i ...

, 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 speculati ...

, an American publisher *

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 locate ...

, 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, which was widely released on 27 October 2008. The album had been available to purchase as a download from bleep.com on 15 September 2008. The album originated in a daydream, in which Tom ...

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