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How Were Roman Baths Cleaned? (Video)
Roman baths were integral to daily life, serving as communal spaces for exercise, socialization, and relaxation. These baths were architecturally diverse, ranging from small sheds to grand complexes like the imperial thermae. They typically featured a sequence of rooms including the frigidarium (cold room), tepidarium (warm room), and caldarium (hot room), often accompanied by an exercise yard and other amenities.
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The maintenance and operation of these baths required considerable effort and ingenuity. Water supply systems varied depending on the location and size of the baths. Many smaller baths used wells or cisterns, while larger ones were often connected to aqueducts. Some baths were even built over natural springs, though these posed challenges such as mineral deposits that needed regular cleaning.
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