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Construct an Aqueduct
by Dennis Gaffney

Aqueducts are one of the wonders of the Roman Empire. These graceful structures are not only majestic, but are engineering marvels that survive to this day.

In "Construct an Aqueduct," you are hired as Chief Water Engineer by the Roman Emperor. Your job: to build an aqueduct that will supply the Roman city of Aqueductis with clean water to private homes, public baths and glorious fountains. Succeed, and citizens of Aqueductis will drink clean water and bathe happily. Fail, and there's no telling what your countrymen will do.



Special thanks to Peter Aicher for his invaluable help creating "Construct an Aqueduct."

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