RE: [ENG] A visit to Segovia and its colossal aqueduct [ESP] Una visita a Segovia y su colosal acueducto
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Hello dear Benjamin. The Spanish city of Segovia is certainly a location rich in history as shown in its heritage landmarks. The coexistence of Muslims, Jews, and Christians, also invites the interesting mixtures of various cultures. The photos of your brother-in-law Alfonso, taken in 2016, must have triggered the strong nostalgia of your previous visit in 1985.
It is impressive that in the construction of the Aqueduct no type of cement or mortar was used between the granite blocks that make up its structure, so that it is held together only by the balance of forces.
Based on your photos, the aqueduct seems to be in good condition. And I'm simply fascinated by the construction technology used by the original builders, though primitive, still made its building successful. I'm also thankful that no natural disasters like earthquakes have damaged that formidable structure. Epic publication!
Hello dear friend Erne, thank you very much for your comments. When I was under the aqueduct, I wondered if an earthquake had ever occurred, like those that Mother Nature is used to doing in Venezuela and many other places on the planet. I imagine the engineers who built this engineering work knew it was not a seismic zone, otherwise it was crazy to even think about building the aqueduct. I think Alfonso, my brother-in-law, is a tremendous photographer, which makes it easier to remember what one has experienced in those places and enrich ourselves with the new things he captures with his cameras. Receive a fraternal greeting