[2653] See B. iii. c. 17. It was commenced by M. Curius Dentatus, B.C. 273, the water being brought a distance of 43 miles. It was afterwards known as the “Anio Vetus,” to distinguish it from another aqueduct from the same river, mentioned in this Chapter, and called the “Anio Novus.” The former was constructed of Peperino stone, and the water-course was lined with cement. Considerable remains of it are still to be seen.
[2654] The Aqua Tepula was constructed B.C. 127; so that it is doubtful if Pliny is not here in error.
[2655] The Aqua Marcia was brought a distance of upwards of 60 miles, from the vicinity of Sublaqueum, now Subiaco, and was of such elevation that water could be supplied to the loftiest part of the Capitoline Hill. A considerable number of the arches are still standing. In the vicinity of the city it was afterwards united with the Aqua Tepula and the Aqua Julia; the watercourse of the last being above that of the Aqua Tepula, and that above the course of the Aqua Marcia. See B. xxxi. cc. 24, 25.
[2656] See B. xxxi. cc. 24, 25.
[2657] See B. xxxi. c. 25.
[2658] See end of B. iii.
[2659] Victor mentions 856 public baths at Rome.
[2660] Caligula.
[2661] Anio Novus.
[2662] Nero.