The reclamation of the Pontine Marshes
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These areas, which were naturally marshy and malarial, were already affected by reclamation attempts in Roman times. In the early years of the last century it was profoundly transformed by imposing canalization and pumping of water from the marshy areas, which are below sea level, towards the drains or the neighboring lakes.
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•May 28, 2020
"The Pontine marshes in ancient times were covered by an extensive lagoon which was later drained, leaving the fertile land. of wells to reclaim the northern Pontine territory. " Cit
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