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[[File:Dougga site archéologique en Tunisie - 13295996104.jpg|thumb|The |
[[File:Dougga site archéologique en Tunisie - 13295996104.jpg|thumb|The Licinian Baths]] |
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The '''Licinian Baths''' ([[Arabic]]:حمام كارك) are a classified monument in the city of [[Béja|Beja]] in the [[North West Tunisia|north-west of Tunisia]]. Located in the ruins of the ancient settlement of [[Dougga]], they represent one of the most important thermal establishments in [[Roman Africans|Roman Africa]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The baths were donated to the city by the [[Licinia (gens)|Licinii]] family in the 3rd century, during the reign of [[Caracalla |
The baths were donated to the city by the [[Licinia (gens)|Licinii]] family in the 3rd century, during the reign of [[Caracalla]], between 212 and 217. They were primarily used as winter baths. |
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The baths were classified as a national monument by the [[National Heritage Institute (Tunisia)|National Heritage Institute]] on 16 November 1928.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.inp.rnrt.tn/Monuments_classees/monuments_classes.pdf|title=National monuments in Tunisia|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> |
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== Architecture == |
== Architecture == |
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The baths' walls are well preserved today. Also, the tunnel that the baths' slaves used to circulate through is still present in a good situation. |
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The frigidarium has triple arcades at both ends and large windows with views over the valley beyond.<gallery> |
The frigidarium has triple arcades at both ends and large windows with views over the valley beyond.<gallery> |
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File:Licinian baths 02.jpg|View of the baths |
File:Licinian baths 02.jpg|View of the baths |
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File:Residential Ruins Near the Licinian Baths at Dougga - isawnyu.jpg|Residential |
File:Residential Ruins Near the Licinian Baths at Dougga - isawnyu.jpg|Residential ruins near the Licinian Baths |
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File:Dougga site archéologique en Tunisie - 13295842763.jpg|Entrance of the baths |
File:Dougga site archéologique en Tunisie - 13295842763.jpg|Entrance of the baths |
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== References == |
== References == |
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* {{CathEncy|wstitle=Thugga}} |
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{{Romano-Berber cities in Roman Africa}} |
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[[Category:World Heritage Sites in Tunisia]] |
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[[Category:Roman sites in Tunisia]] |
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[[Category:Dougga]] |
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The Licinian Baths (Arabic:حمام كارك) are a classified monument in the city of Beja in the north-west of Tunisia. Located in the ruins of the ancient settlement of Dougga, they represent one of the most important thermal establishments in Roman Africa.
History
[edit]The baths were donated to the city by the Licinii family in the 3rd century, during the reign of Caracalla, between 212 and 217. They were primarily used as winter baths.
The baths were classified as a national monument by the National Heritage Institute on 16 November 1928.[1]
Architecture
[edit]The baths' walls are well preserved today. Also, the tunnel that the baths' slaves used to circulate through is still present in a good situation.
The frigidarium has triple arcades at both ends and large windows with views over the valley beyond.
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View of the baths -
Residential ruins near the Licinian Baths -
Entrance of the baths
References
[edit]- ^ "National monuments in Tunisia" (PDF).
- Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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