Pompeii August 24th 79 A.D.
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Frigidarium of the Forum Baths: Pompeii
The Forum Baths of Pompeii, Italy was a bathing complex built around 80 BC (Pompeii itself was much older). This complex included separate sections for men and women; the calidarium for steam baths using a complex system of double walls to convey steam from a furnace; hot, warm and cold baths; toilet facilities and an exercise yard (for men). This impressive complex is one of the most popular spots at the ruins of Pompeii. by terez93
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*POMPEII, ITALY ~ House of Menander: On the south side of the corridor leading to the kitchen are some steps which lead down to the garden (r) and a series of cellars lying directly underneath the baths. In one of these cellars a chest was found containing a bone-decorated casket with gold jewellery together with a number of gold and silver coins. Beneath these were found over 100 pieces of silver, including a group of silver pouring and drinking vessels wrapped in heavy cloth, silver utensils,