Photographer's Note
The Nymphaeum , in Jerash Jordan
This a detail from the barrel roof.
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.
The monument "The Nymphaeum" :Here
More Jordan :Here
andante, Aido, benkrut, Wahclellaspirit heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd
Photo Information
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Copyright: Yiannis Logiotatidis (logios)
(1903)
- Genre: Plaatsen
- Medium: Kleur
- Date Taken: 2005-05-11
- Categories: Architectuur
- Camera: Nikon D 70, 18-70 AF-S DX 3.5 - 4.5 Nikkor, Hoya 67mm HMC UV(0)
- Belichting: f/5.6, 1/1500 Seconden
- Fotoversie: Originele versie
- Thema's: JORDAN [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2006-01-18 8:39