Structure long thought to be ancient harbor re-identified as sacred pool
Sacred freshwater pool located in the center of a monumental circular religious compound possibly used for astrological calculations.
Source: jpost.com
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'Harbor' of Ancient Island City Was Really a Sacred Phoenician Pool
An ancient pool in Sicily was thought to be an inland Phoenician harbor until a recent study redefined it as a sacred gazing pool, and part of a huge religious complex.
United States San Pantaleo Lorenzo Nigro Palermo Antiquity Publications Ltd Rome La Sapienza University Iron Age Phoenician
Source: ancient-origins.net