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From: Savant2/9/2026 11:59:05 AM
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New study of Petra’s amazing water system uncovers 380-foot-long lead pipe

  • Advanced Aqueducts: Archaeologists discovered nine pipes, including a rare 380-foot-long lead pipe, showing Petra’s water system was more complex than previously thought.
  • City Infrastructure: The system included reservoirs, cisterns, basins, and stepped retention dams, highlighting Petra’s ability to manage water in arid terrain.
  • Engineering Innovation: Lead pipes carried pressurized water through steep terrain, while terracotta channels distributed it across the city, demonstrating technical prowess and problem-solving.


New study of Petra’s amazing water system uncovers 380-foot-long lead pipe
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