Historic Crete & The Minoans: Fountains

During archaeological excavations on the island of Crete, many kinds of channels have been discovered. These supplied water and eliminated it, including water from waste and storms. The main components employed were stone or clay. Terracotta was employed for canals and pipes, both rectangular and circular. These included cone-like and U-shaped clay piping which were unique to the Minoans. Terracotta pipes were put down below the flooring at Knossos Palace and utilized to move water. The terracotta water pipes were additionally utilized for collecting and saving water. To make this conceivable, the pipelines had to be fashioned to handle: Underground Water Transportation: the undetectable process for water distribution may have been employed to furnish small fountain water to select individuals or events. Quality Water Transportation: There is also evidence that concludes the pipes being employed to feed water fountains independently of the domestic strategy.