Water as Imperial Propaganda

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Water buildings in ancient Romes were in many cases more than just practical buildings that supplied the people of Rome with water. They were also part of the imperial propaganda machine. But why and how did emperors choose to incorporate water into their propaganda? What was its meaning?

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Water, imperial, propaganda

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