Stage 21 Culture Flashcards
temperature range of the water at the springs -
104-121 degrees
how long ago did the rain fall which we see in baths today?
10,000years
how far down in earth has this water traveled
two miles
how many other locations are there like this in Britian
not many except when romans made more
what has allowed the water from the spring to continue flowing into the baths
romans
why were so many items found in the springs iteself -
they were offerings by worshippers
how else was the water heated?
by a hypocaust
she was a woman who died at the spring hoping the spring would cure her illness
Rusonia Aventina
he was a soldier who died at the springs when his commander sent him there on sick leave -
Julius Vitalis
why was a temple built near the springs -
because the people that came felt they were in a holy place
why was the goddess worshipped there given the hybrid name Sulis Minerva -
because the Romans encouraged the Britons to recognize the power of the Roman Goddess of wisdom of the arts
what were other buildings most likely in existence in the town at this point in time -
basilica and theater
in what modern British town is the former Roman town of Aquae Sulis located?
Bath
