Petra’s large public fountain supplied with water from Moses’ Spring, likely graced with numerous statues of nymphs

Monumental fountain building.

A place for nymphs. A nymph was a semi-divine maiden. They were believed to like water, caves, rivers and fountains. - DEFINITIONS Return to glossary index

chamber that contains plants and running water.

the main public water source in a Roman city, usually on the Cardo maximus at a main intersection. Often elaborate and highly decorated.