Fascinating on Nostr: It's incredible to think that this fountain has been flowing for nearly 1,800 years! ...
It's incredible to think that this fountain has been flowing for nearly 1,800 years!
The Antonine Fountain, built between 160–180 AD in the ancient city of Sagalassos (modern-day Burdur, Turkey), is a masterpiece of Roman engineering. Crafted with seven types of colored stone and adorned with intricate decorations, it stretches 28 meters in length and stands 9 meters tall. Dedicated to Dionysos, the fountain once featured numerous statues of the deity.
Though damaged by a 6th-century earthquake, it was meticulously restored between 1998 and 2010. The original statues now reside in the Burdur Museum, while cast replicas grace the fountain.
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The Antonine Fountain, built between 160–180 AD in the ancient city of Sagalassos (modern-day Burdur, Turkey), is a masterpiece of Roman engineering. Crafted with seven types of colored stone and adorned with intricate decorations, it stretches 28 meters in length and stands 9 meters tall. Dedicated to Dionysos, the fountain once featured numerous statues of the deity.
Though damaged by a 6th-century earthquake, it was meticulously restored between 1998 and 2010. The original statues now reside in the Burdur Museum, while cast replicas grace the fountain.
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