Later Kastalian Fountainhouse, Delphi
Plan, Delphi, Later Kastalian Fountainhouse
| Context: | Delphi |
| Type: | Fountainhouse |
| Summary: | Spring fronted by a facade; almost directly north of the Gymnasium. |
| Date: | ca. 300 BC |
| Dimensions: | Reservoir: 9.6 m x 0.9 m; rectangular court: 9.6 m x 3.2 m. |
| Region: | Phocis |
| Period: | Hellenistic |
Plan:
A narrow reservoir collected the water. A decorative facade of 7 marble pilasters had 7 jets which spouted the water through from the reservoir and into a rectangular court. Access to the court was provided by steps cut into the rock.
History:
An earlier Archaic fountain was located approximately 50 m to the southwest. Pilgrims to the sanctuary ritually purify themselves at the fountains.
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