Public water fountain with a wolf head at Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.

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Public water fountain at Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. Before potable water was provided in private homes, water for drinking was made available to citizens of cities through access to public fountains. Many of these early public drinking fountains can still be seen (and used) in cities such as Rome, with its many fontanelle and nasoni (big noses).

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Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: Palatine Hill, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Photo credit: © Rubens Alarcon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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