It is noteworthy that, following the works construction of road between l'Alcora and Sant Joan de Moor, and in compliance with the guidelines established by the Law of Cultural Heritage Valenciano, between 2003 and 2004 carried out a series of archaeological work whose most prominent was the location of the Roman thermal complex on Santa's departure. Given the importance of property found the remains, it was decided to re-route the new road to safeguard and enhance the value appearing structures.
In 2006, the City of l'Alcora and the Ministry of Culture, reached an agreement to co-finance the consolidation and restoration works of the Roman baths of Santa, a task that has been carried out in 2 phases.
The discovery, excavation, restoration and enhancement of the Holy Roman baths are a milestone in the recovery of historical and archaeological heritage de l'Alcora. About
l'Roman Baths Alcora
"In principle, the Roman baths were intended purposes (bathing, grooming) and therapeutic (medical baths, massages) but soon went on to become, in addition, the Centers for rest and recreation of the population. " Santa
hot springs have a variable condition with a high degree of devastation in the southern area of \u200b\u200bthe site. The remains are to a large extent, the foundation constructions, ie that part of the structures we observe now would originally below ground level. The building thermal
falls chronologically between I and III-IV AD It occupies an approximate area of \u200b\u200b175 m² and is oriented NW-SE direction.
The entrance to the thermal units would be made probably by a lateral access longitudinally traverse a corridor next to them. From here, you reach the frigidarium or cold room, rectangular room located at the western end of the building would function as a lobby and possibly clothing.
The floor was decorated with a polychrome mosaic which has survived only a fragment. It distinguishes a border plant along with the representation of a sandal and the silhouette of feet whose purpose would be to tell users the need to put on or take off your shoes on the way to the various rooms. Also, there are small traces of an inscription illegible. Mosaic is currently deposited in the Museum of Ceramics de l'Alcora, in order to make its restoration to then expose to the public.
From the cold room was accessible to tepidarium or warm room, a quadrangular room than is currently only seen the perimeter walls and hypocaust system located below the floor disappeared. From here, The bather would the caldarium, plant and dimensions similar to dependency warm. Would be equipped with hot tubs. Below shows the underground chamber of the heating system (hypocaust). East of caldarium
is located Prognigeum or furnace room. The rectangular, holds the remains of a lime mortar pavement. From here we went by the fire that is generated in the praefurnium or oven, a narrow channel manager stays warm flowing into the hypocaust.
The excavated area is insufficient to safely respond to issues related to ownership of the building. Future interventions could instead expand knowledge of the spa and contextualize them within the site where they are located.
Cultural Heritage l'
Alcora L'Alcora retains elements representing its rich past, historical and artistic interest. He has more than 40 archaeological sites inventoried. One of the historical periods has left more traces in the end of l'Alcora is the Roman culture, whose remains are known presence in Montmirà games, the Jumper, Tapas, Mas d'en Plana, Perereta the Carapito and, above all, Santa, which is the most important Roman site.
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