Terme di Dafne, Archaeological remains in Syracuse, Italy.
Description
Terme di Dafne is a Byzantine bathhouse from the 6th century now buried beneath residential buildings in Syracuse. The complex contains separate rooms for changing clothes, cold water bathing, warm water bathing, and hot water bathing.
History
The bathhouse was built in the 6th century during a period of transition between Roman and Byzantine architecture in Syracuse. This structure reflects the blending of building styles that characterized the era.
Culture
The baths reveal how central public bathing was to Byzantine life in Syracuse, serving as both a social gathering place and a health facility for residents of the city.
Practical
The site is located beneath modern apartment buildings in Syracuse's old town, limiting direct access to the underground structures. Check with local sources before visiting to learn about current viewing possibilities.
Did you know?
A gold ring was discovered nearby in 1879 that may have belonged to Emperor Constantius II, who according to tradition died at this location. This find connects the site to a potential imperial connection.
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