In recent days, underwater excavations have been completed that brought to light an impressively well -preserved Roman thermal space, three meters below sea level, in the center of Portus Iulius, in Zone B of the Baya submarine Park, also known as the sea of Naples. The research began after the site was identified in 2023 and allowed the complete documentation of a rare structure, which opens new prospects for the study of the archaeological complex that is currently submerged due to the seating of the soil (Bradisismo). The space is identified with a Laconicum, corresponding to a Roman sauna, and stands out for its excellent level of preservation. The floor with the original mosaic remains in place, based on small suspensurae, which created a gap to channel hot air. At the same time, pipes integrated into the walls carried the heat evenly throughout the space. During the excavations, a number of pottery were also identified, which are studied and […]
Source: News Beast
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