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The baths at Augusta Raurica in what is now present-day Switzerland were probably built shortly after 100 CE and remained in use for approximately 150 years.
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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