The ruins of the Roman Thermae, known also as the Roman Baths, were found in the 19th century in the Spanish countryside of Asturias. Valduno is a village with a rich history, and the Roman thermae are an ancient relic among its many ruins. Major findings include tombstones, a manual stone mill, and a monument dedicated to Sestio Munigálico, a Roman citizen who lived around the year 100 AD. In the early 21st century, archaeologists discovered a complex of rooms, possibly a bathhouse. The main area was divided into the caldarium, where hot water was heated, and the tepidarium, where it was cooled. However, the exact structure is unknown, as no original facilities remain. Today, the Roman Thermae are a public site, inviting visitors to explore the remnants of a complex steeped in Roman history and traditions.
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Written by Nik Frost
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