Magnificent historical relic becomes public: An impressive 2,000 year old fountain in Caesarea revealed by IAA
At the heart of ancient Roman Caesarea stood a Nymphaeum: A public water fountain that was used for drinking and was serving as a central gathering place.
This week, the ancient relic was revealed and opened to the public, after a joint effort of the Caesarea Development Corporation, Israel Antiquities Authority and the Israeli Nature and Parks Authority.
The Nymphaeum was part of an aqueduct (still exists today) which drew water from the foothills of Mount Carmel further north on the coastline, and provided water to local residents.
Few ancient port cities are known worldwide for their history and rich cultural heritage. Caesarea, which was built by Herod the Great to honor Emperor Caesar Augustus, is one of those cities. Even today, after decades of unearthing its rich past, the city continues to surprise with discoveries and large parts of it are yet to be unearthed.
Few ancient port cities are known worldwide for their history and rich cultural heritage. Caesarea, which was built by Herod the Great to honor Emperor Caesar Augustus, is one of those cities. Even today, after decades of unearthing its rich past, the city continues to surprise with discoveries and large parts of it are yet to be unearthed.
Photo: Michal Ratner, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority
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