Doric Fountain

The Doric fountain is on the steep south side of the hill Filerimos, on a small plateau in the almost vertical rock-face. It takes the form of a stoa constructed of poros, and comprises a closed cistern, a second, open cistern with six pillars, linked by closure slabs, and a facade in the form of a stoa with six Doric columns. Waterspouts in the form of lion’s heads, set in the closure slabs, channelled the water onto the floor of the stoa.

The third pillar has a late Hellenistic inscription carved on it, listing the penalties to be inflicted on anyone profaning the sanctity of the fountain.

Source: Ministry of Culture & Tourism