1. The Baths of Caracalla Presented by Leo Holtz

2. Location Found in Rome Near the Arch of Constantine South-East of the Tiber Island To the right of the Tiber River

3. Origin Planned by Septimius Severus Built and finished by Emperor Caracalla (son) Finished around 216 A.D. Built for the people Rome to use for sanitation, exercise, and social reasons

4. Importance Built like all Roman Baths Three bathing rooms 2 nd largest bath in Rome to Baths of Trajan Olympic sized swimming pool Two large outdoor gymnastics areas for exercise Two libraries Large gardens

5. Current State Sorce

6. State in Ancient Times Sorce

7. State in Ancient Times Cont. Sorce

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