Water Delivery Solutions in Ancient Rome
Water Delivery Solutions in Ancient Rome
The Early Civilization: Outdoor Fountains
The Early Civilization: Outdoor Fountains Fountains and Water and the Minoan Civilization These provided water and eliminated it, including water from waste and deluges. They were for the most part made from terracotta or rock. Terracotta was selected for waterways and pipelines, both rectangle-shaped and round. These consisted of cone-like and U-shaped terracotta piping which were distinctive to the Minoans. The water provision at Knossos Palace was managed with a system of clay pipes which was placed below the floor, at depths varying from a couple of centimeters to a number of meters.