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The Aqueduct of Segovia (Spanish: Acueducto de Segovia) is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain.It was built around the first century AD to channel water from springs in the mountains 17 kilometres (11 mi) away to the city's fountains, public baths and private houses, and was in use until 1973.
Main acequia, Vallongas, Elche, Valencia, Spain (May 2012) The Spanish word acequia (and the Catalan word séquia) originate from Arabic word al-sāqiyah (الساقیة) [2] which has more than one meaning: "the water conduit" or "one that bears water" as well as 'bartender' (from سَقَى saqā, "to give water, drink"), and also refers to a type of water wheel.
A botijo, also called búcaro in Spanish, càntir in Catalan, [1] [2] [3] canabarro in Galician, [4] txongil in Basque, and boteja in Hispanic America, is a traditional porous clay container designed to contain water. [5] [6] The botijo, or water jar, is a typical element of culture in many parts of Spain and may vary in shape and
This fresh water was transported from the Chapultepec springs. [2] Two aqueducts following the same route from the springs were built by the Aztecs during the 15th century, the first destroyed by flooding and the second by the Spanish. After the Spanish conquest a colonial aqueduct was built, the ruins of which are located near Metro Sevilla. [3]
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It is the leading carbonated mineral water in Spain, with 40% market share. [1] The brand is owned by Grup Vichy Catalan («Premium Mix Group S.L.») [2]) by the physician and surgeon Modest Furest i Roca after buying the lands of the water spring in Caldes de Malavella, and discovering the mineral-medicinal properties of its thermal waters. In ...
In this case, as with the Esla and Pisuerga with the Duero, the Sil has flows larger than the Miño at the junction. There is a saying that goes, "The Miño has the fame, but the Sil gives it water" (in Spanish, El Miño lleva la fama y el Sil le da el agua). The Sil river also surpasses the Miño in length by about 20 kilometres (12 mi).