Roman baths By Marion Griffin

1. Roman bathsBy Marion Griffin

2. what they look like • The average bath house would have mirrors covering the walls, ceilings were buried in glass and the pools were lined with rich marble and complicated mosaics covered the floors. • Even though it looked like a swimming pool now back then the romans understand the values of steam and cold water on your skin , • They were built of marble and bricks

3. History about the roman baths • Roman baths were a central part of Roman social life, as well as a way for the citizens of Rome to stay healthy. Roman baths were located in almost all Roman cities, most certainly in the largest and most prominent. Far from simply being a place for people to cleanse themselves. • Romans baths provided an opportunity for citizens to socialize, exercise, and unwind after a days or weeks work. Today some of the larger ancient Roman baths can still be viewed at various locations; the largest and most spectacular bath can be found in Bath, England. Transportation to Bath from London is convenient, and a coach makes trips between the cities each day.

4. Fun facts • The bathhouse was not only a place for washing, but a good place to meet friends or do business. • The baths also had towels, slaves to wait on you , steam rooms ,exercise room and hair cutting salons. • Ancient Rome had as many as 900 public baths. Small baths held up to 300 ., and the largest bath held up to 1500 people.

5. Websites • historyonthenet.com/Romans/bath_house.htm www.mce.k12tn.net/ancient_rome/baths.htm

6. Facts about roman baths • Water had to be constantly supplied, in rome this was 640 kilometers of aqueducts (a superb engineering feat. The bath themselves could be huge. • The romans bath are unsafe for bathing , since the water had passed through the still-function lead pipes which were constructed by the romans .