In recent events, archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Roman bathhouse, once owned by the famed statesman and philosopher Cicero, in the submerged city of Baiae near Naples. The discovery sheds new light on Roman architecture, luxury, and the scale of elite residences that once defined this ancient coastal hub.
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Ancient Cicero Bathhouse Unearthed Beneath The Waters Of Baiae
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old Roman bathhouse linked to Cicero in Baiae, a sunken city near Naples, offering fresh insight into ancient Roman luxury and architecture
OT Staff
22 August 2025
Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Roman bathhouse in the underwater ruins of Baiae, a resort getaway that was once part of the Roman Empire
Photo: @globalmuseum/x
Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Roman bathhouse in the underwater ruins of Baiae, a resort getaway that was once part of the Roman Empire
Photo: @globalmuseum/x
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