Baths of Antoninus in Carthage, Tunisia


Baths of Antoninus in Carthage, Tunisia

Thermae, or public baths, were an important part of everyday life in ancient Rome. The large and elaborate complexes were used as much for socialising as they were for scrubbing, and most sizeable cities had impressive thermae. Carthage was the greatest Roman trading hub in North Africa, so, of course, its baths had to be extra impressive. The massive construction, set along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, was completed during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius and named after him.

Although much of the structure was demolished by the Vandals during the twilight of Roman rule, extended sections of the foundation still exist. The Baths of Antoninus are a large part of the Archaeological Site of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  
  
  
  
  












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