Titus Tunnel

Turkey / Hatay / Samandag /
 place with historical importance, archaeological site, aqueduct, interesting place
A Roman tunnel some 1350-1400 m long, begun in the reign of Vespasian (69-79) and completed in that of his son Titus (79-81). The purpose of the complex was apparently to ensure the more efficient drainage of the area and to keep the harbor from silting up.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seleucia_Pieria
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Coordinates:   36°7'20"N   35°55'40"E
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