Mycenae's subterranean aqueduct system reaches 18m depth from natural spring. Northeast extension of the site contains a subterranean aqueduct from a natural spring outside the east wall The system reaches a depth of 18 meters with a quadrilateral roofed shaft Features two landings with steps going down
The northeast extension of Mycenae contains a subterranean aqueduct drawing from a natural spring outside the east wall. The system plunges 18 meters deep via a quadrilateral roofed shaft with two stepped landings. Water traveled through clay conduits, all built using corbel doorways, trilithons, and Cyclopean masonry.
Key Facts
- Northeast extension of the site contains a subterranean aqueduct from a natural spring outside the east wall
- The system reaches a depth of 18 meters with a quadrilateral roofed shaft
- Features two landings with steps going down
- Water was channeled along clay conduits
- Constructed using classic Mycenaean passage technique with corbel doorways
- Construction includes trilithons and accurately placed rough-hewn Cyclopean stones
- Tradition connects the site to nymphs and water systems in ancient Greece
Related site: Mycenae — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
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