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Nymphaeum
This ornamental fountain was constructed in 191 AD, and dedicated to the Nymphs. Such fountains were common in Roman cities, and provided a refreshing focal point for the city. This fine example was originally embellished with marble facings on the lower level and painted plaster on the upper level, topped with a half-dome roof Water cascaded through 7 carved lions' heads into small basins on the sidewalk and overflowed from there through drains into the underground sewer system
Photo ID: JW_021520_3123PAN
Created: February 15, 2020
Author: Jeremy Woodhouse
© 2020 Jeremy Woodhouse
Photo size: 17.3 Mpixels (49.5 MB uncompressed) - 3720x4650 pixels (12.4x15.5 in / 31.5x39.4 cm at 300 ppi)
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