An ancient Roman fountain has begun to flow with water once more. The monument, known as the Kestros Fountain and situated in Perge near Antalya, Turkey, has been successfully brought back into operation. Constructed during the second century AD under the rule of Emperor Hadrian, the landmark was an integral component of a massive civic water infrastructure network that extended down the settlement's principal colonnaded avenue. Originally, the structure drew its supply from the Kestros River, an ancient waterway currently referred to as the Aksu. A sculpted, reclining figure representing the river deity Kestros continues to stand out as a central artistic component of the architectural complex. The decorative installation channeled water directly into an expansive stone canal that traversed the settlement for approximately 2,300 feet (700 meters). When the water system was turned back on, the archaeological collective confirmed that the initial 328 feet (100 meters) had been fully repaired, with additional preservation milestones planned for the future. This conduit originally integrated a steady supply of moving water right into the core of daily metropolitan life, running directly between the columns and storefronts that framed the thoroughfare. In the present day, the feature provides contemporary sightseers with a functional glimpse into the civil engineering practices of the historic settlement. Although the deeper historical roots of Perge precede the arrival of Roman authorities, the surviving layouts of its avenues, public bathhouses, amphitheater, and athletic stadium clearly demonstrate the immense scope of its development during the imperial Roman era. The newly operational water feature brings a rare, dynamic quality to the remaining architectural ruins. By introducing moving water back into an intact ancient streetscape, it allows onlookers to observe a piece of historic Roman infrastructure performing its original function.

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