Roman Baths Flashcards

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What was at Aquae Sulis before the Roman Baths?

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A sacred spring which the Celts believed possessed healing qualities due to the goddess Sulis

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Who is the patron goddess of the Baths and why?

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Sulis Minerva
- both Celtic and Roman goddesses
- Romanisation

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Why is the Bath complex so large in size?

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The Romans didn’t have to heat the water with a hypocaust as the springs delivered naturally hot water
- hypocausts requires many slaves and lots of fuel to heat the water

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What would be thrown in the Sacred Spring?

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good luck charms
offerings
cursed tablets

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What was the importance of Bath Houses?

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they were a place of socialization
business meetings would take place (sometimes)
patrons would go with clients - show of power
place of healing/hygiene
relaxation & games - gambling
many would have a palaestra to exercise in beforehand to ‘build up a sweat’

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