Water and Water Management
Jutta Stroszeck
Abstract
This chapter explores water management in ancient Athens, including the local climate and natural resources of water in the city, underground water installations (e.g. wells, cisterns, aqueducts, and drains), and fountain-houses and bathing facilities. The archaeological evidence is supplemented by inscriptions and ancient texts referring to water legislation, illustrating the role of water in cult and in many other aspects of everyday life.
Topics & Concepts
FountainLegislationCisternBathingNatural (archaeology)Water resource managementEnvironmental planningArchaeologyGeographyEnvironmental sciencePolitical scienceLawWater management and technologiesMaritime and Coastal ArchaeologyArchaeology and Historical Studies