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Archaeologists recently excavated Ancient Roman baths In Türkiye, the older the more luxurious it is.
This finding was covered by the Turkish Anadolu Agency (AA). Landowners in the area had planted sour cherry saplings when they came across a Roman floor mosaic in 2023.
Thanks to the underground imaging grader, archaeologists have discovered the bathhouse about 230 feet south of the mosaic.
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The 75-square-meter structure dates back to the late Roman period.
It had an underfloor heating system and a distinctive cold, warm, hot zone – The ancient equivalent of modern spas, AA pointed out.
Turkish archaeologists used advanced underground imaging graders to identify Roman baths that were 1,700 years old. (Ismail Sen/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The bathhouse also featured sweat chambers for clean water and wastewater, a pool and separate waterways.
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Ahmet Demilda, the provincial director of the Cultural and Tourism, told AA the baths and mosaics are just a few of the “important ruins” in the area.
“The bath is truly a unique and important structure.”
“Overall, looking at it, I believe the area is an urban settlement,” observed Demilda.
“We’ll continue to excavate.”
The bath complex included sweat chambers, pools and waterways to manage clean water and wastewater. (Ismail Sen/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Excavation Site Archaeologist Emlechild told AA that the baths are likely the first kind in the area.
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“The fact that this architectural layout has survived to the present is important,” he said.
“The fact that this architectural layout has survived to the present is important.” (Ismail Sen/Anadolu via Getty Images)
“The cold, warm, hot sections survive unharmed by complete, planned engineering. In this respect, the bath is truly a unique and important structure.”
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The baths are one of many fascinating discoveries made in Türkiye in recent months.
The discovery of the baths highlights the advanced heating and water systems developed in the Roman world. (Ismail Sen/Anadolu via Getty Images)
During the summer, archaeologists discovered the 5th century Christian Church There was an ominous message that had not been seen for over a thousand years.
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At the beginning of 2025, archaeologists announced the discoveries Ancient bread In Central Türkiye.
The bread dates back to the Bronze Age.
