Brunnen und Nymphäen im Stadion und in der Domus Severiana auf dem Palatin.

This paper analyzes the significance of the fountains and nymphaea in the southeastern section of the Palatine, singling them out as fundamental elements for understanding the character of the palace. The study newly identifies a stibadium and a nymphaeum chamber, the latter representing an unexplored type of Roman room. The research conducted here on two semicircular basins in the Stadium also proves, for the first time, that the basins were constructed under Hadrian. In comparison with Roman villas, the nymphaea conform to the common repertoire of Roman architecture. The fountains in the palace evince nearly identical basic shapes as those found at the Villa Hadriana, although the palace fountains are generally lacking luxurious material, monumental dimensions, or vast amounts of water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]