The Aqueduct of Valens (Turkish: Valens Su Kemeri, Ancient Greek: Ἀγωγὸς τοῦ ὕδατος, romanized: Agōgós tou hýdatos, lit. 'aqueduct') was a Roman aqueduct system built in the late 4th century AD, to supply Constantinople – the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Nov 25, 2022 · The Calens Aqueduct, also known as Bozdogan Kemeri in Turkish, was constructed by emperor valens in the fourth century and has been supplying water to istanbul for 15 centuries, through the roman, byzantine, and ottoman eras. you may still visit the aqueduct, the majority of which is still standing despite being only 50 meters shorter than it ...

Jan 23, 2023 · For many, one of the greatest Roman ruins of Istanbul (but rarely advertised) is the Aqueduct of Valens. As one drives around the great city on the main roads, one may be …

Jul 20, 2021 · Istanbul’s aqueducts that are built by Romans are the longest of the Roman Empire has ever built, it is almost three times longer than the second one which is in Carthage, Tunisia. The construction was started in the 2nd century in the times of Hadrianus.

The Valens Aqueduct (or Bozdoğan Kemeri, meaning "Aqueduct of the grey falcon") is a Roman aqueduct which provided most of the water to Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman empire.

Aug 4, 2024 · Nestled amidst the bustling streets and historic landmarks of Istanbul, the Aqueduct of Valens stands as a testament to the ingenuity and foresight of ancient Roman engineering. This architectural marvel, constructed in the late 4th century AD, played a crucial role in supplying water to Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Mar 31, 2025 · Discover Istanbul’s Aqueduct of Valens, a Byzantine wonder that connected empires, blending engineering mastery with city heritage.

The Aqueduct of Valens stands majestically over the hustle and bustle of Atatürk Bulvarı. The traffic below is constant, making the contrast between the historic aqueduct and modern-day Istanbul even more impressive.

Dec 6, 2024 · The Aqueduct of Valens (Bozdoğan Kemeri) is one of the most important ancient structures in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing of the …

The aqueduct supplied the capital of the Byzantine Empire with water and led it from the Belgrade Forest to the fountain at Beyazıt Square for more than 1,500 years. Even today, the Valens Aqueduct extends for about 800 meters on the historic peninsula between the two hills Eminönü and Fatih to Atatürk Boulevard.