The use of water in Roman times in the middle Ebro. Case study in La Rioja and neighboring áreas

Abstract

The following text analyzes the hydraulic structures conserved in La Rioja. The infrastructures that were part of the water collection, transport and distribution cycle (dams, aqueducts or evacuation systems) will be described. The use of water for industrial or recreational purposes will also be addressed thanks to the pipes or thermal baths. Finally, the relationship between religion, law and water will be discussed.

Keywords

• agua
• la rioja
• infraestructuras
• religión
• derecho
• época romana