Sewer and Cellar of a Thermae in Augusta Raurica - Augst, BL, Switzerland
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fi67
N 47° 31.929 E 007° 43.565
32T E 404116 N 5265088
The sewer of the central thermae and a cellar of the 1st century.
Waymark Code: WM8K0Z
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 04/12/2010
Views: 6
On the location of the central thermae that were discovered in 1943 most parts are still waiting to be excavated and explored. There are two structures that have been made available to the public.
One is a cellar of a private house that was destroyed in the first century to make room for the thermae. The cellar was filled and so remained in very good condition.
The sewer of the thermae leads from this location to the river Violenbach in the East, about 100 meters away. You can walk it along when you're not too large, overweighted or claustrophobic. It's very narrow and only about 1.60 m high. It's dark, clammy and you're not allowed to turn, because there's no way for two people to cross.
You do not learn very much about Roman civilisation down there, but it is a nice dare for younger kids.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: 0
Opening days/times:
daily 10:00 - 17:00
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces
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