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Where does the water go? A comparative technological and chronological study of water-related conduits in the Agora and adjacent areas of Nea Paphos, Cyprus

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines the rock-cut and masonry-built conduits designed to convey liquids discovered during excavations in the Agora and adjacent areas in Nea Paphos, Cyprus. Analysis of these structures has led to the identification of five general types of structural solutions. A comparative study, supported by parallels from other urban sites across Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean, suggests that most examples were designed for rainwater drainage. Additionally, a chronological analysis based on stratigraphic studies of the archaeological site has allowed for the reconstruction of four main stages in the development of this infrastructure, reflecting architectural changes in both the Agora and the wider city of Nea Paphos.

Source: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean

DOI: 10.37343/uw.2083-537x.pam34.1.04

Author: Michał Michalik

Language: English

Topic: Water management and technologies

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute, Department of Antiquities

OpenAlex ID: W4410966973