The Square Nymphaeum (Argos)

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Above the route of Dromos it was founded in the 150–200 AD a square building with length of side 6.35 m. built by bricks. Its corners shape pillars and in its each side exist an opening of 2.35 m. width. The monument brought revetment from marble externally and it was framed by a marble tank. Despite its resemblance with grave it was used as Nymphaeum. An inscription that was engraved on its marble revetment testifies that this monumental fountain was dedicated by the family of Tiberii lulii ensuring with this way the perpetuation of its memory. Its foundation implies the suppression of Dromos operation. When the Argos Agora lost its public character in the late antiquity the fountain was converted in residence.