Roman Fountain in Augusta Raurica
N 47° 32.041 E 007° 43.422
32T E 403940 N 5265299
This ancient fountain was discovered in 1971 and dates from the 1st century A.D.
Waymark Code: WM1X3Q
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/24/2007
Views: 133
The fountain was located in the east angle of insula (city block) 44. At the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. it was buried for some unknown reason and the level of the street around it was raised about 1 meter so that the fountain was no longer visible. The holes on the upper edges of the sandstone slabs held the iron handles which were anchored in the rock with lead.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free
Opening days/times:
24 x 7
Condition: Completely intact or reconstructed
Web Site: Not listed
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