Roman Dam of Belas
Dam in Queluz e Belas, Lisbon / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Roman Dam of Belas (Portuguese: Barragem Romana de Belas) is a 3rd-century Roman barrier constructed to serve the city of Olisipo, located in civil parish of Queluz e Belas, municipality of Sintra (in the Portuguese district of Lisbon).[1]
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Roman Dam of Belas | |
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Part of the Roman dam complex, showing the ventilation structures (foreground) and the remaining dam segment (background) | |
Official name | Barragem Romana de Belas |
Country | Portugal |
Location | Queluz e Belas, Lisbon |
Coordinates | 38°47′35.6″N 9°14′40.2″W |
Opening date | 3rd century |
Operator(s) | Companhia das Águas de Lisboa |
Dam and spillways | |
Height (foundation) | 8 m (26 ft) |
Length | 15.5 m (51 ft) |
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