Roman Baths

In the same dig as the Villa of the Birds and the roman road are the brick remains of what our guide told us was roman baths. They are the only brick ruins on the site. There are a number of rooms and arches visible, as well as drains and sewers that apparently served the little neighborhood here. Te site is visible from the theater, but is not directly accessible to tourists — unless you avoid the guards and climb as some people did.

brick arches and foundations of the baths
brick arches and foundations of the baths
Apartments in Alexandria, and the roman baths
Apartments in Alexandria, and the roman baths

The entire excavation is dozens of feet below current ground level, which makes me wonder what else is hidden under the foundations of the buildings nearby

apartment houses above the ruins in the dig
apartment houses above the ruins in the dig

 

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