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The swimming pool of the Roman baths at Glanum. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. The pool was filled with water from a theatre mask, a replica of which can be seen here at the far side of the pool.
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2016, September 01). Swimming pool, Glanum. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5583/swimming-pool-glanum/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Swimming pool, Glanum." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 01, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5583/swimming-pool-glanum/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Swimming pool, Glanum." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 01 Sep 2016. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
