My dear Augustus, Emperor of Rome,
Now, if You have read my previous letters, You surely know what a grand job and how my client expanded the Caesarea aqueduct. It was no easy feat; without my client's guidance, everything might have collapsed, depriving the city of its water supply; which we both know is a necessary need (for bathing and consumption and otherwise).
You may have noted that I did not inscribe any pictures of the work. there is a simple reason- I simply wanted for Your Perfection to be able to marvel at the wonder that my client expanded all at once. This is his magnum opus. The true beauty can only it's true impact when viewed in real life, but the following tinted pictures will have to suffice.
You may have noted that I did not inscribe any pictures of the work. there is a simple reason- I simply wanted for Your Perfection to be able to marvel at the wonder that my client expanded all at once. This is his magnum opus. The true beauty can only it's true impact when viewed in real life, but the following tinted pictures will have to suffice.
The grandeur seen in this one picture of the Caesarea is just scratching the surface of what my client has done to the renovated and expanded sections of the aqueduct. While these sections are not completed, as you can see by the scruffy corners, my client's skill is still very visible. But this is just the above ground portion; the underground portions were not quite a sight to see, therefore only the sections worthy of an Emperor to see were chosen. But do not be fooled, the subterranean portions of the aqueduct are equally as impressive. In fact, I predict that most future aqueducts and sewage systems will be underground. It is more practical, and far more safe: no risks of poisonings, and they are less likely to be destroyed by enemies. Even more convenient, the water will remain cooler, and knowing the area's problem with earthquakes, the aqueducts will be sturdier. These are all characteristics that drive my hypothesis of exclusively underground sewage systems.
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This is what some parts of the aqueduct looked like before my client started the construction. Now, it is not quite as bad as You would be inclined to imagine. You see, the more important part, the actual channel that carries water, was mostly intact. The fallen pieces of rock and stone and bits of boulders were easily fixed by my client (who did that work along with the expansion). But, this proves that the aqueduct will continue to be resilient despite weather. As long as work is kept on the aqueduct, it will surely continue to give water to the parched city for at least 1200 years to come. That is not a rough estimate, either.
Now, dear Augustus, You have witnessed the awesome sight for yourself. Needless to say, this sturdy, needed, and pleasing work surely deserves some credit. While my client did much of the work, if it wasn't for my judgement that he would do well, the expansion on the Caesarea Aqueduct might not have happened to such a beautiful degree as this. Therefore, I implore You, for a simple praemium, a small token, or a large one if You feel generous, to be donned onto my person.
With all my respect,