History
7 minutes
Water flows again after 1,800 years at ancient Kestros Fountain in Türkiye’s Perge
In a significant archaeological achievement, the Kestros Fountain in the ancient city of Perge has started flowing with water again after nearly 1,800 years. The fountain, which dates back to the second century A.D. and was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian, has been revitalized through extensive restoration efforts supported by Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.