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Fascinating early map of Latium and the area around Rome, focused on its ancient system of aqueducts, based upon the work of Raffaello Fabretti

Raffaello Fabretti was also known for his research on Roman aqueducts. He was one of the first scholars to study the aqueducts in depth, and he published several works on the subject. Fabretti's research on the Roman aqueducts was groundbreaking at the time, as little was known about these impressive engineering feats. He studied the design and construction of the aqueducts, as well as their use and maintenance, and he was able to provide valuable insights into how they functioned.

One of Fabretti's most notable achievements in this field was his identification of the Aqua Traiana, a long-lost aqueduct that had been built by the Roman emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century. Fabretti was able to locate the remains of the aqueduct and provide detailed descriptions of its construction and design, which helped to shed light on this important piece of Roman engineering.

Fabretti's work on the Roman aqueducts was widely praised by his contemporaries, and it helped to further our understanding of these impressive structures. His research continues to be studied and cited by scholars today, and it remains an important contribution to the field of classical studies.

 Raffaello Fabretti also wrote extensively on the subject. He published several works on the aqueducts, including a treatise titled "De Aquis et Aquaeductibus Veteris Romae," which was published in 1680. Fabretti's writings on the Roman aqueducts are still studied and cited by scholars, and they continue to be an important source of information on this important aspect of Roman engineering.