{
  "id": 5411040,
  "title": "Lavish private bath used by Roman emperor and 'high-status residents' discovered at imperial palace in Serbia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/lavish-private-bath-used-by-roman-emperor-and-high-status-residents",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-03T20:20:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Science",
    "slug": "live-science",
    "url": "https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/lavish-private-bath-used-by-roman-emperor-and-high-status-residents-discovered-at-imperial-palace-in-serbia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and luxurious Roman bath at the imperial palace site of Vrelo-Šarkamen in eastern Serbia. The bath complex, a balneum, was found at the base of a tower within the palace, a design never seen before in the Roman Empire. The unique structure included a domed ceiling with six windows and a steam room, or sudatorium, which showcased advanced engineering skills. The bath complex, known as a balneum, featured three bathing pools and a sauna, indicating it was intended for high-status residents. The discovery was made by researchers from the Institute of Archaeology, Serbia, and adds to the understanding of the opulence and complexity of Maximinus Daza's imperial residence.",
  "summary": "The ancient bath complex was tucked in a tower in the corner of the royal palace and reveals unique architecture.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}