After browsing through my teammates' blogs I realized that I didn't have any of the information that I researched on my blog. So, as late as it may be, here is some of my information (I am not putting it all in, rather I am selecting the information I find, and hope you will find, most fascinating) (the rest you can read on our website) and some cool photos. Enjoy!
Here is a picture of the Trevi Fountain, the most recognized of Roman's 280 fountains.
However, while it may be the fountains with the most flair that gain the attention of the masses, most fountains were more simple like the one above. Fountains were usually made in two general types, a lacus (or a large basin of water), pictured above, or a salientes (sprouting jets). In ancient Rome, a fountain's main purpose was to provide water for cooking and hygienic purposes so a low-key design was usually implemented.
Fountains were sometimes used to commemorate great men, great deeds and the gods. In fact, the Romans even created a holiday called Fontinalia. This holiday was used to praise the gods in October when the mountain springs would begin to flow.Hope you enjoy these tidbits of information on ancient Roman fountains! If you like this make sure to check our out website for more information on ancient Roman fountains, bath houses, aqueducts and sewers!
