Sunday, February 18, 2024

Photos #2: Herodes Atticus Bath at Alexandria Troas

The Herodes Atticus Bath at Alexandria Troas



This is the largest Roman bath yet discovered in Turkey, dated back to 135 CE during the reign of emperor Hadrian.











The bath and gymnasium had marble walls and vaults. Water wss delivered to the structure through aqueducts northeast of the bath. There have been no excavations in the area so far.

The structure totals 123 x 84 meters and is the largest bath in Anatolia.

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