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Antalya's 1,700-year-old Roman Bath survives in city center
A 1,700-year-old Roman Bath remains standing in the middle of the urban landscape in Antalya's Konyaaltı district. Built during the 3rd century AD under the Roman Empire, the site is located in the Gürsu neighborhood and is known locally as 'Kara Kilise' or 'Osmanlı Harabesi'. The structure was officially registered as a 'Protected Immovable Cultural Property' in 1998.
Excavations and drilling conducted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2009 revealed a previously unknown southwestern section of the complex, confirming its identity as a Late Roman bath. Historical research indicates the site suffered a fire in the 6th century AD and underwent various structural and functional changes until the 14th century.
The architectural remains include changing rooms, cold, warm, and hot rooms, as well as a sports area. The facility featured an advanced 'hypocaustum' heating system, which circulated hot air beneath the floors and through the walls to maintain temperatures.
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Antalya · Konyaaltı · Ministry of Culture and Tourism · Roman Empire
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Roman Bath was constructed during the 3rd century AD during the Roman Empire. www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2009 excavations revealed a previously unknown southwestern section of the complex. www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The site was registered as a 'Protected Immovable Cultural Property' in 1998. www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The structure suffered a fire in the 6th century AD. www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The bath complex utilized a 'hypocaustum' heating system. www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Culture and Tourism conducted excavation and drilling works at the site in 2009. www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The structure is located in the Gürsu neighborhood of the Konyaaltı district in Antalya. www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The facility includes sections for changing rooms, cold rooms, warm rooms, hot rooms, and a sports area. www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com · www.sondakika.com