The Thermae of Diocletian, the largest baths in ancient Rome, could accommodate up to 3,000 people and featured advanced heating systems beneath the floors and in the walls, a precursor to modern central heating. These baths highlight ancient Rome's mastery of engineering and luxury. #ancientheating #romanbaths #engineeringmarvels #ancientplumber #plumbingpioneers #historicalengineering #sanitarylegacy #timetravel #nyc #ilovenyc #nycplumbing #maxwellplumb #plumbingfact #plumbinghistory

This is a good example of a Roman bath house. The colors (assumingly) are rich and elegant feeling. Lines/columns are tall and come to a roman arch at the top. The bath is the center of the room, with evenly spaced columns surrounding it.

Ancient Roman Baths - Thermae, Baths of - Caracalla, Diocletian, Trajan

Roman soldiers and civilians from all over Europe would have mingled in this circular bath, which was a cold plunge pool

Situated among the green pines, cedars and lush oak forests of the Aurès Mountains, lies El Hamma town in the Northern part of Algeria, Khenchela Province. A mild, Mediterranean climate gives way to picturesque sightings of unique natural landscapes. Among them, you can find a rare gem – an ancient Roman bath that has existed for 2000 years already and that is classified as a protected national historical heritage.

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