Waterworks in the Athenian Agora

Preserved beneath the surface of the Agora are thousands of terracotta pipes, stone drainage channels, and lead pressure lines. These form a complex chain of waterworks, constructed and repaired over many different periods. This book discusses the complex engineering that channeled fresh water into the Agora and disposed of waste water, and shows some of the ornate wells and fountain houses where ancient Athenians gathered to drink and bathe.

Summary

This book discusses the complex engineering that channelled fresh water into the Agora and disposed of waste water, and shows some of the ornate wells and fountain houses where ancient Athenians gathered to drink and bathe.

Product details

• Authors: Mabel Lang, Mabel L. Lang
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.11.1968
• EAN: 9780876616116
• ISBN: 978-0-87661-611-6
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 139 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 62 g
• Illustrations: b/w figs.
• Series: Excavations of the Athenian Ag; Agora Picture Book; Excavations of the Athenian Ag
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity