Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Hadrianic aqueduct arch collapses at Caesarea

DETERIORATION: Ancient Aqueduct Arch Collapsed on Caesarea’s Beach (David Israel, Jewish Press).
“Luckily, no bathers were killed here,” said a frustrated Eli Escozido, the IAA director. “We have been warning, presented documents and plans, pointed out that the situation is catastrophic and there is a real fear of collapse, met repeatedly met with the owners of the land, even offered to finance some of the work with the understanding that it is simply a disaster waiting to happen. I believe that now we will finally find a listening ear.”
The IAA is warning that the aqueduct to Acco could be next.

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