Roman Baths

Roman Baths

Introduction Wherever there were Romans, there would inevitably be grand bathhouses, as bathing was the most important social activity in Roman life, akin to the role of coffeehouses in later European society or teahouses in China. Jerash boasts two public baths. Though not particularly large in scale, the floors and poolsides are adorned with vibrant mosaic artworks, lending the baths an air of luxury. These mosaics also hold significant archaeological importance. The public baths were built around the year 70 AD, while mosaic art only became popular during the Byzantine period in the 4th century. This indicates that the baths were in continuous use for at least two hundred years and were renovated over time to reflect changing fashion trends.

Irbid, Jordan