Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Aqua Augusta (Napulj)" in Croatian language version.
|journal= (pomoć)|journal= (pomoć)The area was also of military importance because of its excellent natural harbours. During the war with Pompeius, Augustus ordered the construction of a harbour complex just west of Puteoli, named Portus Iulius, where an old Greek dam was restored to create an artificial lake, Lacus Lucrinus, which was then connected by a channel to another lake, Lacus Avernus, which was traditionally one of the entrances to the underworld. Later, this harbour was seen as less ideal, because of silting problems, and a new complex was built further west, at Misenum, where two lakes were connected to become the basis of the western Mediterranean war fleet. This major naval base needed large quantities of fresh water for the base itself and for the ships, which must have been one of the reasons why Augustus had a new aqueduct built.
Dating: Until 1938 the construction of the Aqua Augusta was credited to Claudius. Based on the inscription above from the 4th c. CE it is thought that Augustus was the builder; perhaps Claudius was responsible for the extension to Misenum.
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