Peirene Fountain interior with stepped basin structure

Corinth, Greece

Interior of the Peirene Fountain complex, featuring a semicircular or octagonal stepped basin carved into limestone, surrounded by architectural fragments and arched chambers built into the hillside. The geometric arrangement of stone steps leads down to what was once the water collection area.


Interior view of Peirene Fountain showing the carved stone basin with steps and arched reservoir chambers at Ancient Corinth
Genre:  6th century BC

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Peirene Fountain in Ancient Corinth


Material: Limestone, marble, and brickwork Date range: Archaic period (6th century BC) through...

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