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What mining method did Romans use with large volumes of water?

Hydraulic mining.

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Why: Romans used water for hydraulic mining, washing ores, and driving simple machinery.

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Answer: Hydraulic mining. Romans used water for hydraulic mining, washing ores, and driving simple machinery.

  1. Mining en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining
    The water was used for a variety of purposes, including removing overburden and rock debris
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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