Antioch in Pisidia Roman Bath

Among the ruins of Antioch in Pisidia near Yalvac in Isparta province, a large bath building occupies the northwestern corner of the ancient city. Covering an area of roughly 70 by 55 meters, the structure is only partly excavated, and much of its plan remains buried. Archaeologists have not settled on a firm identification for every part of the building: the placement of its entrance is unusual for a Roman bath, and the heating arrangements that would normally mark out hot and warm rooms are not yet clearly understood. Despite this uncertainty, the scale of the remains indicates a substantial public bathing complex, consistent with the amenities expected in a Roman colony of Antioch's importance. Continued excavation at the site may eventually clarify how the building functioned and how it related to the rest of the city's water and public infrastructure, including the nearby nymphaeum that channeled water in from the Sultan Mountains.