Hidden ancient Roman 'Bridge of Nero' emerges from the Tiber during drought

[Imperial Dave]

https://www.livescience.com/drought-reveals-roman-emperor-nero-bridge

droughts are good for some things....!

[CarlL]

Nice link, Holly,
Interesting description of bridge site and function.
CarlL

[Imperial Dave]

even the Roman engineers made mistakes it seems

[Jim Webster]

even the Roman engineers made mistakes it seems

But it could have lasted 200 years before the mistake was obvious

[Imperial Dave]

Which is the inference here. Possibly a failure at some point rather than a realisation of inadequacy?

[Chuck the Grey]

If Nero was involved in the bridge and choose that location, would the engineers disagree? Nero could be a bit testy at times.

[Imperial Dave]