Ancient Pompeii bathhouse found in Regio IX with hot and cold rooms, revealing social customs

Recently, archaeologists in the same area have discovered a bakery, a laundry, two villas, and the remains of three people
A picture released by the Pompeii Archeological Park Press Office, showing a private bathhouse recently discovered in the Pompeii archeological site
A picture released by the Pompeii Archeological Park Press Office, showing a private bathhouse recently discovered in the Pompeii archeological siteAP
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A newly discovered treasure in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by volcanic ash in 70 AD, is a private bathhouse dating back 2,000 years. This bathhouse, which features intricate mosaics, includes hot, warm, and cold rooms, resembling a luxurious spa.

A picture released by the Pompeii Archeological Park Press Office, showing a private bathhouse recently discovered in the Pompeii archeological site
A picture released by the Pompeii Archeological Park Press Office, showing a private bathhouse recently discovered in the Pompeii archeological siteAP

Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, described it as possibly the largest thermal complex found in a private residence in Pompeii. He explained that the ruling class often incorporated grand spaces into their homes for hosting banquets, which served not only as social gatherings but also as a way to build influence, foster alliances, and display their wealth. It also provided an opportunity for guests to enjoy a thermal treatment.

The baths were uncovered in Regio IX, a largely unexplored section of Pompeii, where ongoing excavations are shedding light on the daily lives of its inhabitants. Recently, archaeologists in the same area have discovered a bakery, a laundry, two villas, and the remains of three people who perished during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

A picture released by the Pompeii Archeological Park Press Office, showing a private bathhouse recently discovered in the Pompeii archaeological site
A picture released by the Pompeii Archeological Park Press Office, showing a private bathhouse recently discovered in the Pompeii archaeological siteAP

Zuchtriegel further noted that the wealthier residents of Pompeii often took a bath before a banquet, and this private spa allowed them to do both in the same home. The bathhouse could accommodate around 30 people, offering a complete bathing routine, including a caldarium with warm temperatures and a large cold-water tub, much like the public baths of the time.

A picture released by the Pompeii Archeological Park Press Office, showing a private bathhouse recently discovered in the Pompeii archeological site
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