Bath and Bathing in Dacia (1). Current State of Research of the Balnea.

Investigation of Ancient Wall Painting Fragments Discovered in the Roman Baths from Alburnus Maior by Complementary Non-Destructive Techniques

“…Functioning as spaces of great social significance, public baths developed in time into more elaborate complexes (thermae), frequently luxuriously decorated [1][2][3]. A variety of information exists on the imperial public baths, especially regarding the ones in the Italian Peninsula, while the bathing facilities found in the provinces have started to be studied only more recently [4]. According to the current state of research, within the Roman province of Dacia, almost 40 small baths have been discovered until now, located within the forts (praetorium) as well as in the civilian settlements (extra muros) [4].…”

“…A variety of information exists on the imperial public baths, especially regarding the ones in the Italian Peninsula, while the bathing facilities found in the provinces have started to be studied only more recently [4]. According to the current state of research, within the Roman province of Dacia, almost 40 small baths have been discovered until now, located within the forts (praetorium) as well as in the civilian settlements (extra muros) [4]. Compared to other baths found in Moesia Superior, the ones in Dacia (a frontier province), are, in most cases, modest and relatively early structures built between the second century and first half of the third century.…”

“…Compared to other baths found in Moesia Superior, the ones in Dacia (a frontier province), are, in most cases, modest and relatively early structures built between the second century and first half of the third century. Monumental bath structures, which can be associated with an elite residence, are just the ones found at Apulum and at Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa [4,5].…”