Forum Baths Flashcards
1
Q
When was it built?
A
2nd century AD
2
Q
What was the layout?
A
Inscription to Marcus maximums so we presume he funded them
Overlooks a triangular palaestra and small temple
The north of the baths is regular in shape where as the south is irregular
Main entrance is west
Original entrance is east
4 apodyteria
Frigidarium which has Corinthian pilasters, niches and a small labrum
Octagonal heliocamanos
Sudatorium
2 tepidarium
Caldarium which has 3 basins and a plunge pool
Compact Latrinas with open sewage system and a sponge stick
Largest set of baths in Ostia
