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Title: The Stone Pipeline of Susita-Hippos
Author(s): PELEG, Yehuda
Journal: ARAM Periodical
Volume: 14    Date: 2001-2002   
Pages: 423-441
DOI: 10.2143/ARAM.14.0.504511

Abstract :
Ancient stone pipelines, mostly in the form of inverted syphons, were used to overcome depressions or valleys in the course of aquaducts. Instances of water flow under pressure are quite rare in ancient water supply systems. Their study offers an opportunity to see how the ancients dealt with the problems arising in this way of conveying water. The many fragments of stone pipes found on the saddle connecting Susita with the Golan plateau and the discovery of part of the stone pipeline in situ near the eastern gate of the town, offered an opportunity for a study of a stone pipe syphon. It is shown that the pipes were embedded in concrete in order to offset the destructive force of water pressure and flow. Holes in top of the pipes are probably to facilitate the mechanical cleaning of the pipeline. The excavators failed however to discover more details of the inlet basin. The outlet of the pipeline is a direct connection to a covered channel.

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