The Chorobates, was used by Roman engineers to measure horizontal planes and was especially important in the construction of aqueducts.
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The Chorobates, was used by Roman engineers to measure horizontal planes and was especially important in the construction of aqueducts.
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Chorobates is a genious tool for leveling and provided practical and precise horizontal lines. It is an example of brilliance of human mind.
Manuel, thanks for the comment and for dropping by the blog. You’re absolutely right about the chorobates. When most people think of the Romans they think of armies and empire, but one of the important elements that helped make them successful were the engineers and scientists that worked in the background. ~James