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Another example of tall Roman buildings still standing today is Roman aqueducts.

Examples: http://0.tqn.com/d/ancienthistory/1/S/U/I/Rome_5.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z_W3YC_mG0Y/Tb55AUhJ0dI/AAAAAAAAAE...

And, of course, the Pantheon, at 43 meters. It was the largest dome in the world for over 1300 years (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_domes#Worldwid...)

The Nerja Aqueduct was built in the 19th century. But yes roman aqueducts were impressive https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_du_Gard was 48.8m high (160feet).

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