Drains below Theater at Delphi

Abstract

A drainage channel, covered by rounded stones. Such channels were common in Greek architecture to slow erosion and preserve the foundations of the buildings.

Description

A drainage channel, covered by rounded stones. Such channels were common in Greek architecture to slow erosion and preserve the foundations of the buildings. Baly identified the drains as 'below Theater,' but an exact location could not be found.

Image Notes

Creation date unknown. Photograph processed July 1978. Notes written on the slide or index: Drains below Theater.

Identifier DH.051
Collection DH: Delphi
Location Delfoi, Greece
Year 1978
Batch Stamp JUL 78
Printed Date July, 1978
Slide Notes Drains below Theater
Index Notes Drains below Theater
General Location Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi