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Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome's Baths of Caracalla

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The two-story home dates from around 134-138 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. It was partially destroyed to make way for the construction of the Caracalla public baths, which opened in 216 AD. The prayer room had been briefly exhibited but has been closed to the public for 30 years.

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Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome's Baths of Caracalla

ROME (AP) — One the most spectacular examples of ancient Roman baths, the Baths of Caracalla, has become more spectacular. Authorities in Rome on Thursday opened to the public a unique private home that stood on the site before the baths, with a frescoed ceiling and prayer room honoring Roman and Egyptian deities.

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Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome's Baths of Caracalla

One the most spectacular examples of ancient Roman baths, the Baths of Caracalla, has become more spectacular

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Washington Times

Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome’s Baths of Caracalla

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The Washington Post

Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome's Baths of Caracalla

One the most spectacular examples of ancient Roman baths, the Baths of Caracalla, has become more spectacular

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Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome's Baths of Caracalla

One the most spectacular examples of ancient Roman baths, the Baths of Caracalla, has become more spectacular. Authorities in Rome on Thursday opened to the public a unique private home that stood on the site before the baths, with a frescoed ceiling and prayer room honoring Roman and Egyptian deities.The two-story home, or “domus,” dates from around 134-138 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian. It was partially destroyed to make way for …

2 years ago·Miami, United States

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