Water supply in Pompeii

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  • Created on: 17-02-17 17:14
How many public fountains were there in Pompeii?
42
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Where were public fountains located in Pompeii?
On every junction
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Why were the public fountains placed where they are placed?
So they could be easily accesible
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What was the problem with the way water was supplied around Pompeii?
Lead pipes were used
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Example of 14 fountains in garden of House of...
Vetti
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2 other examples of water use
Baths and toilets
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What was the shallow well that collected rainwater in the Atrium called?
Impluvium
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What was the aqueduct called?
Augustan Aqueduct
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Which springs was the water drawn from?
Aquoro
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What was the large water tower called? --------- Acquae
Castellum
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Where were public fountains located in Pompeii?

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On every junction

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What was the problem with the way water was supplied around Pompeii?

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Example of 14 fountains in garden of House of...

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