Glimpses into lives of Roman surburbanites in Bath revealed in rare finds
Summary
Archaeologists found Roman ditches and many objects like pottery and coins beneath the Bath Assembly Rooms in Bath, England. These discoveries show that ordinary Roman people lived in this northern part of the city, expanding knowledge of the Roman settlement near the famous baths.Key Facts
- Roman ditches with pottery, coins, glass, animal bones, and part of a military helmet were found under the Bath Assembly Rooms.
- The finds show that Roman occupation in Bath was larger than previously thought.
- The area likely housed everyday people living in a suburb, with wealthier individuals in villas on nearby hills.
- The Bath Assembly Rooms were built in the late 1700s with shallow foundations, preserving the Roman remains underground.
- Bath’s Roman baths were built around natural hot springs and called Aquae Sulis, attracting many visitors seeking healing.
- The restoration of the Georgian building revealed not only Roman artifacts but also items from the 18th-century social life, like wig curlers and wine bottles.
- Experts believe more Roman remains may be found under nearby Georgian buildings and streets.
- The military helmet fragment suggests soldiers helped build the settlement.
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