Aquae Sulis
The province where Aquae Sulis is located
What is Britain/Britannia?
the Romans built this around the spring
what is a bathhouse?
the temple is dedicated to this Roman goddess
who is Minerva?
Special feature of Aquae Sulis
What is natural hot spring/mineral spring?
the most important part of the baths
what is the Great Bath surrounding the hot spring?
the Roman goddess at this site was worshipped in combination with this British goddess
Who is Sulis?
deity to whom the spring is dedicated
Who is Sulis?
structure of the bathhouse
What are 3 pools/long rectangular structure/biggest baths west of Rome?
People were attracted to Aquae Sulis for these two reasons.
what are healing illnesses and visiting a holy location?
nature of the spring
what is 104-121 degree water/calcium, magnesium, sodium infused?
the types of workmen who built the baths
The Romans linked their goddess with a British goddess for this reason.
What is causing the local British population to recognize the Roman goddess's (Minerva's) powers?