Buried beneath the city of Pisa, one finds a relic of Rome's bygone days - the Baths of Nero. Constructed during the final chapter of the 1st century, under Emperor Domitian's rule, this site is the sole surviving Roman edifice within the city. Refurbished in the 2nd century by Lucius Venuleius Apronianus Priscus, a Roman patron and Attidium's consul, these building projects stemmed from his philanthropic endeavors in Pisa. The most well-preserved element of the complex is the laconicum, a perplexing octagonal chamber featuring an apse and a dome-shaped roof, replete with holes, which supplied water from nearby river Auser and the Caldaccoli aqueduct. Its perseverance is a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of its creators.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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