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Why were the Roman baths green?
The ancient Roman baths were green because the pianting of the baths tubs were green so there for the reflection of the water would make it look as if the h2o was green but yet is was not.
What has the author Alfonso Burgers written?
Alfonso Burgers has written: 'The water supplies and related structures of Roman Britain' -- subject(s): Baths, Roman, History, Roman Baths, Water and architecture, Water-supply engineering, Wells
What were the ancient roman baths made of?
The Roman bathhouses were made of concrete with a facing in stone or bricks.
Did a wealthy Roman have a fresh water supply?
Generally wealthy Romans had fresh water and heating baths, those who lived in Roma. This would later change as the empire grew older and barbarians invaded, but during the high periods of the Roman Republic/Empire fresh water and heating baths with in the wealthy where common. Though Public Baths where still held as a place for social gatherings.
What do aqueducts do?
aquaeducts - what they do is "aquam ducere" - they lead the water (long distances until the center of roman cities - the ancient roman water-supply-system).
Why was there no swimming in ancient rome?
There was swimming in ancient Rome. The baths of Caracalla in the city of Rome had a swimming pool and so did some of the other largest Roman baths around the empire. Most people went to the baths daily.
What ancient Roman designed the huge baths of the Emperor Trajan?
The Roman Emperor Trajan spent the gold extracted from the conquest of Dacia on many buildings in Rome. One area Trajan wished to improve was the public baths. Reportedly, he had the architect Apollodorus of Damascus design a huge complex of public baths. Citizens could enjoy hot and cold baths. The baths were a great way to socialize in ancient Rome.
What were some famous landmarks in ancient rome?
the colosseum circus maximus roman baths catacombs
How were the temperatures in the roman baths controlled?
The temperature in the Roman baths was controlled by underground fires. the heat would then come up through he floors and heat the water.
Pros and cons of ancient roman baths of caracalla?
Pros and Cons of Ancient Roman Baths: Roman baths were created by Emperors because they had a duty to provide entertainment for their people, baths were great because they were very social then. It wasnt just baths there were also dressing rooms, gymnasiums, restaurants, bars, and shady walks. Guests could also atten plays, witness athletic contest, listen to public lectures, read in one of the libraries or stroll in the galleries. Cons of having Roman baths....possibly dirty? Well..I dont really see any cons.
How did the roman baths make things worse?
Roman baths did not, as the question implies make things "worse". Ancient Roman baths were built first in Rome and later became a part of all large Roman cities and in cities Rome conquered that were deemed large enough to have them. Wealthy Romans often had their own private baths. Many Roman cities and conquered ones had indoor plumbing fed by waters carried in from Roman built aqueducts. Public baths were in a sense part of Roman genius and part of Roman culture. Some of the baths were fed by natural spring waters. The baths in some places were so sophisticated that they were heated. The baths were ideal for Roman citizens who could not afford private ones. The baths served not only as a place to keep clean, but were also recreational and a place for people to gather and meet.
What is the vaulted area in ancient Roman baths used for hot air or steam bathing called?
sudatorium
