Drains behind Stoa of the Aetolians at Delphi

Abstract

A drainage channel, composed of tiled stone pieces. Such channels were common in Greek architecture to direct the flow of rainwater, slowing erosion and preserve the foundations of the buildings.

Description

A drainage channel, composed of tiled stone pieces. Such channels were common in Greek architecture to direct the flow of rainwater, slowing erosion and preserve the foundations of the buildings. Baly identified these drains as 'below Theater, behind Stoa of Eumenes II. The stoa referenced is commonly called the Stoa of the Aetolians, and Baly's naming of Eumenes II, whose likeness sat before the Stoa of Attalus on the East side of the sanctuary, is strange. No record of the Stoa being called that has been found anywhere else.

Image Notes

Creation date unknown. Photograph processed July 1978. Notes written on the slide or index: Drains below Theater behind Stoa of Eumenes II.

Identifier DH.052
Collection DH: Delphi
Location Delfoi, Greece
Year 1978
Batch Stamp JUL 78
Printed Date July, 1978
Slide Notes Drains below Theater behind Stoa of Eumenes II
Index Notes Drains below Theater behind Stoa of Eumenes II
MarkerMarkerMarker
General Location Delphi Archaeological Site
Camera Location Drains behind Stoa of the Aetolians
Precision Likely
Angle 245 degrees SW