Pollio Fountain

Ephesus


Backing onto the Upper Agora, this fountain honouring the builder of a nearby aqueduct hints at the lavish nature of ancient Ephesus' fountains, most of which were Roman and filled the city with the relaxing sound of rushing water.


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