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Explanation Tab LXII - Ichnographia Piscinae Mirabilis, Expl. Fol. 34, Paoli, 1768

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English: Explanation to a book plate (Tab LXII - Ichnographia Piscinae Mirabilis), which shows the Ichnography (floor plan) of the Piscina Mirabilis, a Roman Cistern located in Bacoli (IT), near the ancient Roman port of Misenum.

Source of publication

Plate (Tab LXII) taken from book by Paolo Antonio Paoli, titled:

Latin: Antiquitatum Puteolis Cumis Baiis Existentium Reliquiae.

Italiano: Avanzi delle antichità esistenti a Pozzuoli, Cuma e Baja.[1]

Tabula LXII, Expl. Fol. 34, p.97 (p.202 / 225 in scanned pdf).

[Napoli]: [s.n.], Anno A.C.N.MDCCLXVIII. [1768]

Additional book info

Transcription of original text excerpt:

Italiano: "Tavola sessantesima seconda. Pianta della piscina ammirabile. Ui sono a’luoghi AA due entrate. Per li due gradini CC si scende al piano più basso. Questo si abbassa ancor di più in BB per raccogliere lo spurgo dell’acqua. Da questo luogo l’altezza è di palmi 39. La lettra D. mostra dove riusciva l’acquidotto."

Translation:

English: "Table LXII. Plan of the admirable pool. There are two entrances AA. The two steps CC lead one down to the lowest floor. The floor is lowered even more in BB to allow the collection of water during purging. From this place the height is 39 palms[2]. Letter D. shows where the aqueduct stood."
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Source German Archaeological Institute (DAI) > https://arachne.dainst.org/entity/16411
Author Paolo Antonio Paoli

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References

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  1. ↑ German Archaeological Institute (DAI): https://arachne.dainst.org/entity/16411 (fully scanned book downloadable in pdf)
  2. ↑ https://www.britannica.com/topic/palm-ancient-Roman-unit-of-measurement

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