How did aqueducts in Ancient Rome and Tenochtitlan actually work?

Question

Ive not been able to find a good laymans explanation of how they actually worked

In: Engineering

Answer 1

Gravity. It’s pretty simple. The water comes from a high place, and it flows to a lower place. 1/4 inch over 10 feet is enough to create a flow of water in a canal or aqueduct.