July 20, 2007



Today in archaeology
Huge Roman bath complex uncovered

A large 2nd-century bath complex believed to be part of a wealthy Roman's luxurious residence has been partially dug up, archaeologists said Thursday.
The exceptionally well-preserved two-story complex, which extends for at least five acres, includes ornate hot rooms, vaults, changing rooms, marble latrines and an underground room where slaves lit the fire to warm the baths. 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.
I wonder if their cats peed in their tubs? Sigh...


Time for a caesar!
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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I wonder if their cats peed in their tubs? Sigh...
Yours, too? Gak.

Anonymous said...

Try aluminum foil in there.

Anonymous said...

I don't mind the pee so much - it's easy to just rinse it away and bleach the tub. But those huge, steaming turds first thing in the morning tend to ruin my day.
Aluminum foil, eh? I'll have to try that...

mperry48

Anonymous said...

Thats just their way of expressing annoyance at your keeping that nice big white porceline litter box all to yourself. (you know, the self cleaning one that you keep the lid down on) They only have that cheesy little plastic basin with the kittylitter in it.

Anonymous said...

These ruins were found under the Indian Mounds near Cleveland, Ohio. Also located was the ossuary box of John the Baptist. And I think some dinosaurs.

Anonymous said...

How did you get the cat to pee in the tub? Man, mine pees on the carpet!!

maru said...

Tubs and the bathroom sinks!