Saturday, 15 March 2025

Day: March 14, 2025

Archaeologists Discover a Jewish Ritual Bath Mikveh in Ostia Antica

Archaeologists Discover a Jewish Ritual Bath Mikveh in Ostia Antica

Recent archaeological excavations in Ostia Antica, located in the heart of the Roman Empire, have revealed striking evidence of the presence of the ancient Jewish community in this significant port city. A mikveh, or Jewish ritual bath, dating back to the late 4th century AD, has been discovered in a settlement complex, providing insights into

Sarıkaya Roman Bath

Only 2 in the World! A Roman Bath: One in London, the Other in Yozgat

Rising in the Sarıkaya district of the Central Anatolian city of Yozgat, the Sarıkaya Roman Bath, known as the “Princess’s Bath” (Kral Kızı), is a unique historical structure with only two examples in the world. This exquisite example of the “Basilica Therma” type of Roman baths attracts visitors with both its architectural splendor and healing