Near Sdot Yam in Hadera, Haifa District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)

The Bathhouse

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 3, 2019

1. The Bathhouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In the Byzantine period - fourth to seventh centuries C.E. - Caesarea's population grew. The city expanded, and public buildings were erected on the remains of the hippodrome constructed by King Herod. Opposite, one can see remains of a magnificent bathhouse, used by the residents of the city. Part of it was built on top of the hippodrome's seating area.

View of the bathhouse complex - Artist reconstruction

בית המרחץ
בתקופה הביזנטית (מאות 7-4 לספירה) הפכה קיסריה לעיר מרובת אוכלוסין וצפופה. הבנייה התרחבה ועל שרידי ההיפודרום, שבנה

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המלך הורדוס במאה הראשונה לפנה"ס, נבנו בתי ציבור ממול נראים שרידיו של בית מרחץ מפואר אשר שימש את תושבי העיר חלקו המערבי נבנה מעל היציעים של ההיפודרום

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 32° 29.942′ N, 34° 53.459′ E. Marker is near Sdot Yam, Haifa District, in Hadera. Marker is on Israel National

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 3, 2019

2. The Bathhouse Marker

Trail, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located within the Caesarea National Park. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Amphitheater (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Chariot-Races (about 90 meters away); King Herod's 'Hippodrome' (about 90 meters away); Tavern (about 120 meters away); The Palace Vaults (about 120 meters away); The Governor's Palace Baths (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named The Chariot-Races (about 180 meters away); History of the Compound (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sdot Yam.

The Bathhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 3, 2019

3. The Bathhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.