Ancient Bath House of Nazareth

The underground thermal complex features high-vaulted chambers with white marble flooring supported by tile columns and intricate arches beneath a large ficus tree.

Local shop owners Elias and Martina Shama discovered the ancient bath house during renovations in 1993, uncovering passages that revealed an extensive underground structure.

The thermal complex illustrates the Roman practices of public bathing facilities, with its caldarium, hypocaust, and praefurnium sections demonstrating sophisticated engineering methods.

Located next to the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Gabriel and Mary's Well, the thermal complex includes an exhibition hall displaying excavation findings.

Carbon-14 analysis and ground penetrating radar surveys indicate multiple historical periods of use, suggesting operations between ancient Roman times through the 14th century.

Location: Nazareth

Website: http://nazarethbathhouse.org

GPS coordinates: 32.70625,35.30153

Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:11