Ancient Bath Complex Unearthed in Rome

foxnews.com ^ | 7-20-07 | Fox News

[dynachrome]

"The complex was believed to be part of a multi-story villa that belonged to the Roman-era equivalent of a billionaire, a man called Quintus Servilius Pudens who was a friend of Emperor Hadrian, Arya said. It was unclear whether the baths were open to the public or reserved for the owner's distinguished guests."

[dynachrome]

The Bill Gates of Rome. Hope they open this to the public.

[dynachrome]

pingy. Ancient Italian jacuzzi?

[Archie Bunker on steroids]

Were their hand grips on the marble floors? Then maybe this was a Roman San Francisco style bath house.

[festus]

Ever notice they never unearth ancient baths in France ?

(or modern ones for that matter).

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks dynachrome. In ancient Rome, if you drop the soap, just let it stay where it is.

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[ken21]

nice find.

[Dustbunny]

What a great find.

[Fred Nerks]

A view of the 2nd-century bath complex believed to be part of a vast, luxurious residence of a billionaire who gathered his fellow Romans to party and relax, recently discovered, in Rome,Thursday, July 19, 2007. The two-storey complex, which extends for at least 5 acres (2 hectares), includes exceptionally well-preserved decorated hot rooms, vaults, changing rooms with benches, as well as marble latrines and an underground room where slaves lit the fire to warm the baths. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks!

[wildbill]

Unclear if they opened this wealthy man’s baths to the great unwashed public? Unclear to whom?

Billionaires don’t mingle with the hoi polloi.

[dynachrome]

“great find.”
Thanks. I am blushing. I’m pretty omniverous as far as my interests. My next post will probably be something about Paris Hilton or something equally offensive. LOL. I promise not to ping ya to that!

[ValerieTexas]

....not that there’s anything wrong with that....

[ValerieTexas]

Did Quintus adopt Tony Curtis?

[SunkenCiv]

Well, he does like oysters...

[SunkenCiv]

Hey, San Francisco has to model itself after *some* high profile ancient city...

[Fred Nerks]

My taste includes both snails and oysters...he replied.

Must have been ambidextrous.