One of the best-preserved ancient Roman aqueduct systems is the __________ near Nimes, France. The __________ of the limestone blocks allowed for the weight of three tiers of arches

a. Ponte Vecchio; centering
b. Pont du Gard; compressive strength
c. Pont du Nimes; voussoirs
d. Ponte Neuf; keystone
e. Pont du Seine; mortar


b

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