Built in the late Flavian period (late 1^st century AD), the baths underwent significant transformations during the 2^nd century and were then precociously abandoned in the mid-3^rd century AD.

Reconstruction section of the baths during the first phase
(M. Medri, V. Di Cola)

The entrance corridor built through the nearby Sanctuary of the Bona Dea led into a vestibule (A) giving access both to the gymnasium sector and the bath rooms.

A visit to the baths began in the frigidarium (room for cold baths) (B), which has a mosaic floor depicting a swimmer. This was followed by two tepidaria (rooms for warm baths) (C), one of which was decorated with stucco reliefs, a laconicum (steam room) (D) and two calidaria (rooms with hot baths) (E).

Detail of the swimmer depicted in the mosaic

Male bust in marble found inside the baths

A large two-storey cistern (G) guaranteed the baths’ water supply; they were also fed by the city aqueduct through lead pipes.

Detail of the stucco decoration of the ceiling of the tepidarium