By: William, and Erin
Ancient Roman Baths Instead of single person baths, in ancient Rome, there were large houses for bathing.
What Were They For? Public bathing was a part of every day life for the Romans They were used for much more than just hygiene, such as recreation
Visiting the baths In present day millions of people visit the bath, you can look but can’t swim.
When baths were created The Celts made the first Public Bath. Dedicated to the goddess Sulis
Public Bathing? In ancient Rome, public bathing was the way to go, it was accepted by everyone.
Who uses the baths Men us the bath after work. And then women would use it.
Use of the baths Bathing Running Recreation Library Snacks
Tools Strigil-scrap oil off skin Towel- dry self Oil flask –put on oil to body
Rooms Cold Room Cold pool
The Heating system Heating system to heat the baths. hypocaust
Private Bath Houses Wealthy Romans sometimes had private bath houses but they were open to the public for a fee
In the Bath House First they went to a changing room to change from street clothes to bathing clothes Lockers for clothing
Bathing After exercise, the Romans removed dirt and oils with the strigil
Under the baths The heat from the baths were coming from under the baths. Slaves used fire to heat the baths.
Largest Roman bath Diocletian Created in A.D 305, covered an area of 130,000 sq yards
Work cited
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