A good number of sculptors were paid by the temples to accentuate the elaborate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods until the time period came to a close and many Greeks began to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more typical for sculptors to represent ordinary men and women as well. Portraitur
Decorative Garden Fountains And Their Use In The Minoan Civilization
During archaeological digs on the island of Crete, various varieties of conduits have been found. In combination with delivering water, they spread out water which accumulated from storms or waste. Stone and clay were the materials of choice for these conduits. Whenever terracotta was utilized, it was usually for waterways as well as water pipes wh
A Playful Paradise for Two
Whether you want an elegant or a laid-back vacation, you can be sure that there’s a great place out there for you. Sometimes going on a vacation and spending quality time with the one you love goes further than any gift ever could. And, more and more resorts are catering particularly to couples as a get away from the daily grind. T
Fountains And Their Use In The Minoan Civilization
Fountains and Water and the Minoan Civilization In combination with delivering water, they distributed water that gathered from storms or waste material. They were for the most part made from terracotta or stone. There were clay pipelines, both circular and rectangle-shaped as well as waterways made from the same materials. The cone-like and U-shap
Modern Water Fountains And Obesity
Berkley, CA residents voted for a sugar-sweetened beverages tax in February 2014, the first of its kind in the United States. By taxing sugary drinks, the city hopes to inspire more people to decide on healthier options, such as water. The aim of the research was to evaluate the state of community drinking water fountains and figure out if there is