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111 metres long and 90 metres wide, this complex was dedicated
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Roman Megastructures

111 metres long and 90 metres wide,this complex was dedicated to hygiene and sport

111 metres long and 90 metres wide,
this complex was dedicated to hygiene and sport

Full Transcript

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111 metres long and 90 metres wide, this complex was dedicated
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to hygiene and sport.
Duration
7 seconds
Views
28
Timestamp in Movie
00:27:52
Uploaded
May 08, 2025
Season
1
Episode
3
Genres
documentary, history

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50 BC: Julius Cesar reigned supreme over Gaul. But this was no simple military conquest. Rome wanted to spread its greatness, bringing civilization to the defeated barbarians now part of the Empire. Rome's new territory was transf...
S01 • E01 Oval-shaped, it was constructed in 19 AD. - Roman Megastructures 00:05
Oval-shaped, it was constructed in 19 AD.
S01 • E03 From the palaestra, where men trained for wrestling bouts, - Roman Megastructures 00:07
From the palaestra, where men trained for wrestling bouts,
S01 • E01 At first, 81m long by 60m wide, - Roman Megastructures 00:14
At first, 81m long by 60m wide,
S01 • E03 Here, the bathers entered one of two gymnasiums, - Roman Megastructures 00:06
Here, the bathers entered one of two gymnasiums,
S01 • E03 Once undressed, they embarked on a route through a series of rooms - Roman Megastructures 00:07
Once undressed, they embarked on a route through a series of...
S01 • E01 It rested partially on the hill and partially on a hollow structure - Roman Megastructures 00:11
It rested partially on the hill and partially on a hollow st...
S01 • E01 They would make decisions of general interest, - Roman Megastructures 00:09
They would make decisions of general interest,
S01 • E01 It was also a time for executions and for gladiatorial fights. - Roman Megastructures 00:07
It was also a time for executions and for gladiatorial fight...
S01 • E02 This exceptional bust is proof of the Arlesians' fondness - Roman Megastructures 00:11
This exceptional bust is proof of the Arlesians' fondne...
S01 • E02 As one of the main, multi-tasking hubs of the Empire, - Roman Megastructures 00:14
As one of the main, multi-tasking hubs of the Empire,
S01 • E03 The heated rooms at Cluny covered - Roman Megastructures 00:09
The heated rooms at Cluny covered
S01 • E01 Yet another expression of Rome's power, - Roman Megastructures 00:10
Yet another expression of Rome's power,
S01 • E03 This was the techno-centre of the Cluny baths. - Roman Megastructures 00:04
This was the techno-centre of the Cluny baths.
S01 • E02 The economic boom was boosted even further - Roman Megastructures 00:07
The economic boom was boosted even further
S01 • E01 To watch the fights and take part in the discussions - Roman Megastructures 00:09
To watch the fights and take part in the discussions
S01 • E01 These limestone blocks, weighing up to one tonne, - Roman Megastructures 00:16
These limestone blocks, weighing up to one tonne,
S01 • E03 Hot air produced by furnaces beneath the hot rooms filled the space - Roman Megastructures 00:10
Hot air produced by furnaces beneath the hot rooms filled th...
S01 • E02 Testaments to this nonstop maritime and river traffic - Roman Megastructures 00:07
Testaments to this nonstop maritime and river traffic
S01 • E02 At Arles, no fewer than 20 scows, - Roman Megastructures 00:09
At Arles, no fewer than 20 scows,
S01 • E03 To allow this hot air to circulate, the double walls were equipped - Roman Megastructures 00:06
To allow this hot air to circulate, the double walls were eq...