Lion Monument
Surface runoff fed this fountain along the path to the High Place of Sacrifice via a channel leading to the lion's mouth.
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Surface runoff fed this fountain along the path to the High Place of Sacrifice via a channel leading to the lion's mouth.
Dedicated to water nymphs, this fountain was used for both refreshment and worship. The fountains of the two-story structure were fed by a channel that continued along the city's main street.