The Espada Aqueduct
Texas · United States
Drive past and learn about the oldest Spanish Aqueduct in the US. Learn about its' construction, where the technologies to build the structure come from, its' function and placement and connection to the acequia system to irrigate labores (farmlands).
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1The Espada Aqueduct
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the Espada Aqueduct, an architectural marvel and a profound historical artifact nestled quietly just southeast of downtown San Antonio, Texas. As you stand at the edge of this serene landscape, you…
앱에서 듣기2The Acequia Madre
As we move away from the entrance area and walk alongside the flowing channel of water, we are encountering the very lifeblood of the mission system. This waterway is known as an ah-say-kee-uh, a Spanish term derived from…
앱에서 듣기3Approaching the Stone Arches
We have now arrived at the most visually striking and structurally significant portion of our journey. Before you stands the magnificent Espada Aqueduct itself. …
앱에서 듣기4The Limestone and Lime Mortar
Stepping closer to the aqueduct, the texture of the past becomes tangible. Reach out, if you can, and observe the rough, uneven surface of the stones that make up the arches and the retaining walls. …
앱에서 듣기5The Miracle of Gravity-Fed Engineering
Let us shift our focus from the materials of the aqueduct to the invisible force that brings it to life: gravity. Stand near the edge of the elevated water channel and watch the continuous, mesmerizing flow of the stream. …
앱에서 듣기6The Journey Upstream
We are now embarking on a metaphorical and physical journey upstream, tracing the origin of the precious water that flows across the aqueduct. To truly understand the sheer scale of this irrigation network, we must understand its…
앱에서 듣기7The Espada Dam
Our journey upstream concludes here, at the spectacular Espada Dam. Built around the year seventeen forty-five by the tireless Spanish missionaries and their indigenous laborers, this structure is the vital beating heart that…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As our immersive exploration of the Espada Aqueduct comes to a gentle close, I invite you to pause one final time and reflect upon the monumental scope of what we have witnessed today. We have traced the path of water from a…
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The Espada Aqueduct — Texas · United States에 있는 장소로, 텔비에 이야기 8구간이 있어요. 구간마다 앞부분은 이 페이지에서 글로 읽고, 소리는 앱에서 들어요.
| 위치 | Texas · United States |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 29.3046, -98.4619 |
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