Adnkronos is reporting the discovery of a 'luxury bath' building in Ennetbaden, Switzerland. The baths are believed to have been part of the Aquae Helveticae frequented by Roman soldiers stationed at Vindonissa (Windisch).
The building was apparently rather sumptuous, with a nice hypocaust system, frescoes, and mosaics and the walls were covered with marble. Evidence of expensive accoutrements was also found, including silver plated bronze tray and other items, including a purse containing 30 silver coins dating to the third century A.D..
It is speculated that the bath complex was destroyed by fire in 260 A.D. when the Alemanni came to town.
A similar report from SF Tagesschau adds some comments on the discovery of some later burials (7th century)
ARCHEOLOGIA: SVIZZERA,SCOPERTO LUSSUOSO BAGNO TERMALE ROMANO (Romagna Oggi)
Vergessener Friedhof im Aargau entdeckt (SF Tagesschau)
The building was apparently rather sumptuous, with a nice hypocaust system, frescoes, and mosaics and the walls were covered with marble. Evidence of expensive accoutrements was also found, including silver plated bronze tray and other items, including a purse containing 30 silver coins dating to the third century A.D..
It is speculated that the bath complex was destroyed by fire in 260 A.D. when the Alemanni came to town.
A similar report from SF Tagesschau adds some comments on the discovery of some later burials (7th century)
ARCHEOLOGIA: SVIZZERA,SCOPERTO LUSSUOSO BAGNO TERMALE ROMANO (Romagna Oggi)
Vergessener Friedhof im Aargau entdeckt (SF Tagesschau)