10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NYMPHAEUM»
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The
Nymphaeum of Kafizin: The Inscribed Pottery
The Nymphaeum of Kaftzin. (Kadmos : Supplement ; 2) Bibliography: p. xiv
Includes indexes. I. Inscriptions, Greek— Cyprus. 2. Pottery, Greek— Cyprus. 3.
Kaphizin site, Cyprus. 4. Greeks in Cyprus— Antiquities. I. Title. II. Series. CN430.
Terence Bruce Mitford, 1980
2
The Petra Pool-complex: A Hellenistic Paradeisos in the ...
Based on examples at other sites in the Roman East, the Petra Nymphaeum can
be reconstructed in the shape of an exedra, its façade decorated with carvings of
water nymphs to whom the monument was dedicated (Browning 1973:135-136, ...
3
Roman Imperialism and Civic Patronage: Form, Meaning and ...
the terminal fountain for the aqueduct in Athens begun by Hadrian and
completed by Antoninus Pius in AD 140; and the Nymphaeum inthe Classical
Agora in Athens, whichwas a component of theurbanhydraulic system inAthens
that first ...
4
The Nature and Function of Water, Baths, Bathing, and ...
This edifice is best understood in relation to the preexisting monuments in the
area.37 The Hadrianic nymphaeum is the last of a long sequence of hydraulic
installations in the southeast corner of the Agora, the most famous of which is the
...
Cynthia Kosso, Anne Scott, 2009
5
North Pontic Archaeology: Recent Discoveries and Studies
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH AT THE CHORA OF NYMPHAEUM A.M.
BUTYAGIN and S.L. SOLOVYOV Of all the Greek cities of the Bosporus only a
few can claim the status of original, independent city-states (Vinogradov 1993: 89
-91; ...
Gocha R. Tsetskhladze, 2001
6
A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey
At the north end of the north-south street was the north nymphaeum. Built in the
middle of the 2nd century C.E., this structure was the source for the water that
flowed through the central colonnaded street. The nymphaeum consisted of a ...
Clyde E. Fant, Mitchell G. Reddish, 2003
7
Butrint 4: The Archaeology and Histories of an Ionian Town
Great. Basilica. Nymphaeum. Figure 5.19. The nymphaeum and its cistern, in the
1940s. Figure 5.18. Plan of the nymphaeum and immediate surroundings,
showing the adjacent arcades Figure 5.25. Stone moulding and gutter of the ...
Inge Lyse Hansen, Richard Hodges, Sarah Leppard, 2013
8
Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World
234 figure 249 Formiae, 'Villa of Cicero', nymphaeum, drawing of vault. After C.
Giuliani, M. Guaitoli, RbmMitt 79, 1972, fig.10 p.212. 237 figure 250 Formiae, '
Villa of Cicero', nymphaeum, detail of vault. Courtesy F. Sear, neg.14.12. 238
figure ...
Katherine M. D. Dunbabin, 1999
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Corinth, the First City of Greece: An Urban History of Late ...
Remarkably, little roofing material was found in the Nymphaeum; so little, in fact,
that it is not certain that the structure was roofed. The cellar never had more than
a hard packed clay floor, a sure indication that it was not a public part of the ...
10
Leisure, Pleasure and Healing: Spa Culture and Medicine in ...
The nymphaeum is a decorated structure with a decorative pool in the front. The
water served as the main component in the decorative complex of the
nymphaeum structure.20 Nymphaea are common in the Roman period as
building which ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NYMPHAEUM»
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nymphaeum is used in the context of the following news items.
Digging deeper holes: 20 years as an archaeologist in Cyprus
As we continue to work around the ancient theatre in recent years, we have revealed a Roman nymphaeum (water fountain) and Roman road. «The Conversation AU, Jun 15»
Discovering Roman ruins and underwater towns in the Gulf of Naples
My underwater guide points at the "Nymphaeum" of Emperor Claudius, a personal spa, jacuzzi and sauna attached to an impressive ... «Newsweek, Jun 15»
Château de Tanlay: A Renaissance Jewel in Burgundy
Some of the most striking features of the castle are the gallery painted in trompe-l'œil, and the beautiful Grand Canal, featuring a nymphaeum ... «FranceToday.com, Jun 15»
Palmyra, Syria: Isil has seized one of the world's most fascinating sites
... an agora (gathering place), a small nymphaeum or water fountain, a small 1st century temple dedicated to Nebo – the Mesopotamian god of ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
Pompeii's House of the Small Fountain reopens
The house faced Via di Mercurio, a few steps from the Forum, and was named after the fountain-nymphaeum placed in the garden and adorned ... «Agenzia Giornalistica Italia, May 15»
10 new Turkish sites join UNESCO's heritage list
The acropolis lies about 60 meters above sea level and sits on a flat-topped hill with many surviving monuments including the Nymphaeum, the ... «Daily Sabah, Apr 15»
See great gardens in Westchester, Hudson Valley
Nearest the house, the gardens, which were designed by Patrick Chasse, are classically inspired, including a nymphaeum, pergola garden, ... «The Journal News | LoHud.com, Apr 15»
History of Argotti Gardens
The marble statue of the goddess Venus, which used to grace the Argotti nymphaeum, was removed in 1984 and taken to the President's ... «Times of Malta, Mar 15»
"Danubian Horseman" artifact recovered at ancient site
... nymphs (a stele marking the site of a nymphaeum was found last year), and, as suggested by the most recent find, the Danubian Horseman. «B92, Dec 14»
An African Classicist Comes to Rome
Shining white gravel paths bordered by lawn and topiary connect a dragon-fountain and an ornate nymphaeum to the villa itself, in which ... «National Review Online, Dec 14»
