Recherches interdisciplinaires sur l’alimentation et l’évacuation des eaux du palais de Dioclétien à Split

A recent interdisciplinary study reveals that the water supply and sewage systems of Diocletian's Palace in Split exhibit remarkable alignment with modern engineering standards, despite being over 1,700 years old. The research, conducted between 2014 and 2018 by a team of archaeologists, architects, and civil engineers at the University of Split, analyzed archival sources and archaeological excavations to reconstruct these systems. Notably, the aqueduct supplying the palace remains partially functional today, while the sewage system's original structure is well-preserved, offering unprecedented insights into Roman urban planning. The study highlights the advanced and enduring principles of Roman water engineering, which closely mirror contemporary practices.

Marasović, K., & Margeta, J. (2020). Recherches interdisciplinaires sur l’alimentation et l’évacuation des eaux du palais de Dioclétien à Split. Antiquité Tardive, 28, 69–84. https://doi.org/10.1484/j.at.5.122354