The old swimming pool has Roman origins
Archaeologists have uncovered a public bathing pool at the east end of the Kurplatz. It was used as an outdoor swimming pool from the end of the Middle Ages until the 19th century. The origin goes back to Roman times.
The thermal water pipes are being renewed on the Kurplatz in Baden. The work is accompanied by the canton archeology. At the end of October, the archaeologists uncovered part of the former outdoor pool at the east end of the square, as the canton writes in a message . This public bathing pool was used from the end of the Middle Ages until the 19th century.
The archaeologists were now able to expose the outer walls of a basin made of Roman cast concrete. They also found the remains of a Roman fountain or water play area. They also uncovered a small Roman single bath. They also found an early modern floor covering made of rectangular clay tiles, which is depicted in historical sources.
The work of the archaeologists makes it possible to lay the new lines in such a way that the historical building fabric is not damaged any further. Where interventions are nevertheless necessary, the remains should be excavated and documented.
The archaeologists already partially exposed the Verenabad on the Kurplatz in spring.