Kladeos baths

The Kladeos baths stand near the Kladeos river, featuring limestone-paved floors and a large swimming pool measuring 384 square meters with a depth of 1.6 meters.

The initial construction of the baths occurred in the fifth century BC, with subsequent expansions including hot water rooms and heating systems during the first century BC.

The baths played an essential role for athletes who needed to clean themselves after rubbing their bodies with oil and dust during pre-competition training.

The facility incorporated advanced water management systems, with five steps on each side of the pool providing easy access for ancient Olympic athletes.

The southern section of the baths introduced the hypocaustum heating technique, circulating hot air beneath floors and within walls to maintain warm temperatures.

Location: Ancient Olympia Municipality

Part of: Olympia

GPS coordinates: 37.63809,21.62803

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22