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Shaky pic of the corona,wish I'd brought a tripod
AauchSIDE - Nymphaeum
The fountain in the city wall , outside the memorial gate , was built in the 2nd century.
It consist of three inlets , carved into the wall.
In front was a pool.
The remains of the three storey colums are spread all over the place and contain beautifull carved fish , dolphins and Medusa heads...
There was no water source near the fountain so the water was transported up there true lead pipes.
It was known as the most outstanding fountain in the whole Anatolian region and a close copy was made in Italy by Septimus Severus.
