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| Aqueduct | |
|---|---|
| |
| Basic Information | |
Type |
City Improvement |
| Technical Information | |
Cost |
120 Shields |
Maintenance |
2 |
Prerequisite(s) |
Construction |
| Featured in... | |
| Sid Meier's Civilization | |
A major obstacle to growth in early cities was the scarcity of water. The answer to this problem in many cases was an AQUEDUCT: a large, elevated stone "canal" that brought water from nearby hills directly into the city. This assured a convenient and dependable supply of fresh water to the city. AQUEDUCTS allowed cities to grow to unprecedented size, while at the same time they reduced the incidence of water-borne disease. Not only were larger cities now possible, but cities could be placed in otherwise inhospitable places, such as Los Angeles, which is located in a desert.
A city without an AQUEDUCT may not grow beyond a size of 10.