FOUNTAIN OF
POLLIO
This fountain was built in 93
A.D. by E.Atillius on behalf of E.Sextilius
Pollio. The fountain had a large covered pool
which was faced in marble slabs. This Odysseus
and Polyphemus group of statues, recently
uncovered at excavations still going on,
display at the Museum.
The fountain has been restored from portions
which have been found and raised.
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