Decorative Garden Fountains And Their Use In Crete & Minoa
Decorative Garden Fountains And Their Use In Crete & Minoa Various sorts of conduits have been unveiled through archaeological digs on the isle of Crete, the cradle of Minoan society. They were used for water supply as well as removal of storm water and wastewater. The chief materials used were stone or clay. Terracotta was used for channels and pipelines, both rectangle-shaped and round. Amidst these were terracotta piping which were U shaped or a shorter, cone-like form which have exclusively showed up in Minoan society. Terracotta pipelines were put down underneath the flooring at Knossos Palace and used to distribute water. The clay water pipes were also used for collecting and saving water. These terracotta pipes were used to perform: Subterranean Water Transportation: It is not quite understood why the Minoans needed to move water without it being enjoyed. Quality Water Transportation: Some historians think that these pipelines were chosen to make a separate distribution system for the castle.A Wall Water Feature to Fit Your Decor
A Wall Water Feature to Fit Your Decor
Also knownas a floor fountain, a stand-alone wall fountain is normally rather large, and its basin is installed on the ground.
A wall-mounted fountain can either be incorporated onto a wall already in existence or built into a wall under construction. Incorporating this type of water feature into your landscape adds a cohesiveness to the look you want to achieve rather than making it seem as if the fountain was merely added later.