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1,800 years later, a Hadrian-era fountain in Turkey flows again
After 1,800 years, the ancient Kestros Fountain in the ... "The most important feature of the fountain is that the water flowing from the fountain's trough first collects in a pool.
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Pumps in hidden chamber control water flowing to Rome's iconic Trevi fountain; AP explains
Rome’s Trevi Fountain is one of Italy’s most popular monuments, but few visitors are aware of where its water comes from. The source is the Acqua Virgo, an ancient Roman aqueduct 16 kilometers (10 ...
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A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
Wooden doors on an adjacent street lead to the maneuvering chambers that control the fountain’s water supply, coming from the Aqua Virgo — an ancient ... monitors the flow around the clock.
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Millions of tourists flock to it every year – but how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work?
Wooden doors on an adjacent street lead to the maneuvering chambers that control the fountain's water supply, coming from the Aqua Virgo — an ancient ... monitors the flow around the clock.