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This is a Kilga. It is a fountain that is filled with the water from a jug placed in it. In Islamic tradition and culture, they were commissioned by kings and courtiers to ensure that needy people had water. Because water was seen as life giving, kilgas were scattered throughout public places so that they were easily accessible. The water jugs that were placed in them were porous and kept the water cool, even in the warm weather. To someone who was in need, these jugs and fountains symbolized life. People were able to have free water from the Kings and Courtiers and were able to continue living life because of the accessibility to water.
The water that would be in the fountain would symbolize life to someone who needed water at the time. The water also symbolizes the strength to keep going. People drank from this fountain because of convenience.
Erin Shier
The water that would be in the fountain would symbolize life to someone who needed water at the time. The water also symbolizes the strength to keep going. People drank from this fountain because of convenience.
Erin Shier