Why Bathhouses Were the Heart of Roman Culture | Life in Ancient Times with

Explore the role of water in ancient Rome, a city sustained by 12 aqueducts that supplied its fountains, bathhouses, and even private homes. Rome’s population reached one million, an unprecedented number for antiquity, and the aqueducts were a marvel of Roman engineering, channeling water from natural springs into the bustling city.

Explore imperial bath complexes, the aqueduct systems of Aqua Claudia and Aqua Anio Novus, the health benefits Romans associated with bathing, and Trevi Fountain, an iconic landmark of modern Rome that still uses water from the ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct, illustrating the lasting legacy of Rome’s water management system.

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