Water Management
Water conservation and management was very important for the function of Ancient Greek communities. This is a collection of images that contain resources (usually images of cisterns, wells, drainage, fountains, baths, etc.) associated with water in architectural settings. They were photographed in museums and archaeological sites.
penrose1888_0159Various Isometrical Views showing the construction of the Roof at the S. Wangle of the Temple, Parthenon. Plate 17, Chapter VI. By Francis Penrose, 1888.
Nestor’s Palace – The bathroom (το λουτρὀ)Nestor’s Palace (1300 – 1250 BCE) in Pylos: The bathroom (το λουτρὀ). Greek Bronze Age rulers enjoyed luxury. Indoor baths are a common feature in many palaces of the era.
Nestor’s Palace – Queen’s MegaronNestor’s Palace (1300 – 1250 BCE) in Pylos: The so-called Queen’s Megaron
Nestor’s Palace – Southeast foundationsNestor’s Palace (1300 – 1250 BCE) in Pylos: Southeast foundations
Kerameikos – FountainAncient fountain next to the Dipylon gate. Kerameikos, Athens, Greece.
Kerameikos – Marble archMarble arch ate the beginning of the Sacred Way.
Acropolis – Byzantine CisternByzantine Cistern at the south slope of the Acropolis.
Classical Era Stone Bridge at BrauronA unique example of a classical bridge survives at Brauron.
Phaistos Drain Cut in Live RockPhaistos drain channel cut into live rock at the Palace.
Phaistos DrainDrain at the SW end the Central Court of Phaistos palace.
Phaistos RuinsPhaistos Bronze Age palace ruins and drain.
Phaistos Ruins and WellPhaistos palace ruins and well.
Phaistos Water WellPhaistos palace water well from the Bronze Age.
Phaistos: Kouloura and WellPhaistos: “Kouloura” and well.
Phaistos Palace: Royal Chambers CorridorThe corridor leading to the royal chambers at Phaistos palace
Zakros Palace FountainZakros Palace fountain.
Zakros Palace CisternZakros Palace cistern.
Palekastro Archaeological SitePalekastro Archaeological Site
Palekastro Minoan Settlement Water WellPalekastro Minoan settlement water well
Knossos Palace LevelsKnossos palace. Levels, columns, and drain channel.
Delos: The Minoa FountainThe Minoa Fountain in Delos. 6th c. BCE.
Delos: Theatre CisternThe Theatre Cistern collected rain water.
Ancient Water Well in DelosAncient water well in Delos island, Greece.
Delos: Ancient Water WellAncient water well mouth with deep cuts from the fetching rope. Delos island, Greece.
Mycenae: Underground Cistern EntrywayCorbelled construction of the underground cistern entryway. late 13th c. BCE.
Mycenae Underground Cistern EntranceMycenae underground cistern entry (wall opening on the left of this photo)
Ancient Olympic Stadium DrainDrain canal around the stadium track in ancient Olympia. Greece.
Rhamnous DrainMarble-carved water drain at Rhamnous archaeological site.
Thermos FountainThe fountain is still functional today. The ruins date from the 4th c. BCE.
Thermos Sanctuary AgoraGeneral view of the Agora with the drainage canal visible on the right.
Castalian Spring at DelphiCastlian (or Castalia) spring at Delphi.
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