Roman Nymphaeum
Main public fountain of old Roman Philadelphia (Amman) from the end of the 2nd cent. AD, a short distance away from the Roman Theater.
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The Amman Nymphaeum is a half octagonal building of symmetrical design with a restored length of 68 m. The lower part is the foundation built on barrel vaults. The second floor consisted of three large apses with two rows of niches designed to host statues.
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
Main public fountain of old Roman Philadelphia (Amman) from the end of the 2nd cent. AD, a short distance away from the Roman Theater.