Kibyra's restored ancient fountain offers unique architectural glimpse

The Historical Fountain at the Ancient City of Kibyra, which was restored and opened to visitors two years ago, possesses a unique architecture among the water structures of its period. Restoration work began in 2022 for the Monumental Fountain, discovered in 2016 during ongoing archaeological excavations in the Gölhisar District of Burdur. During the reconstruction of the Fountain, estimated to have been built in 23 AD and used until the seventh century within the Ancient City of Kibyra, 168 original and 24 imitation architectural materials were utilized. The Fountain, which regained its true function after 13 centuries with water connected from its original source, was opened to visitors in 2023. Comprising two concentric circular pools and a columnar monument in its center, the Ancient Fountain stands 7.5 meters high and has a diameter of 15 meters. The Fountain, which also features a crown-shaped roof, is adorned with sculptures and relief friezes. As a result of the restoration efforts, the Fountain has become the most famous structure in the Ancient City of Kibyra, attracting visitors from all over the world. Visitors exploring the ruins of the 'city of gladiators' built on three hills gain more insight into the architecture and aesthetic understanding of the period with the Monumental Fountain, while also experiencing the pleasure of cooling off in two-thousand-year-old water.