Concerning the Fountainhead of the Acqua Giulia. Text sheet 1761

This text sheet, "Concerning the Fountainhead of the Acqua Giulia," was created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in the mid-18th century. It provides insight into the historical and cultural contexts that shaped Rome's architectural landscape. Piranesi situates the Aqua Giulia within Rome's broader history, referencing emperors like Titus, Vespasian, and Augustus. The text delves into the aqueduct's construction, exploring the labor and materials involved, and alludes to the engineering expertise required to realize such ambitious projects. Piranesi intricately describes the physical characteristics of the Castellum Aquae Iuliae and details its various components, channels, and distribution mechanisms. Piranesi's meticulous documentation highlights the aqueduct's functional importance and symbolizes the power and ingenuity of Roman civilization. The aqueduct embodies the intersection of engineering, politics, and social life in ancient Rome.