Waterworks in the Athenian Agora - Agora Picture Book
Waterworks in the Athenian Agora - Agora Picture Book
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Published:
21 November, 1968
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21 November, 1968
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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 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.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780876616116 |
| ISBN10 | 0876616112 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 62 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | American School of Classical Studies at Athens |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Mabel Lang (1917-2010) was the Katharine E. McBride Professor Emeritus and Paul Shorey Professor Emeritus of Greek at Bryn Mawr College. She authored or coauthored nine books published by the ASCSA.