اَلْحَمَّامَاتُ الرُّومانية في صبراتة

Abstract

Abstract:

 The Roman baths in Sabratha are among the most prominent architectural landmarks left by the Roman presence in the Tri-City region of Libya. They represent tangible evidence of the development of architectural and engineering thought during the Roman era, and of the importance of public facilities in the life of society at that time. The significance of these baths is not limited to their status as surviving architectural structures, but extends beyond that to embody a complete model of urban luxury and precise functional organization. Public baths became one of the most important public facilities in the Roman city, to the point that every city, even the small ones, was keen to have one or more baths. The number of baths increased with the size of the city and the density of its population, as most residential houses lacked bathrooms and toilets, except in a few homes of the wealthy. This research aims to study some examples of Roman baths in the city of Sabratha by examining their architectural layout, their various functions, and their role in public life, while highlighting their historical and cultural value.