Grienmatt Sanctuary at Augusta Raurica

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James Blake Wiener
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At the western edge of Augusta Raurica, stood some very important, sacred buildings. Today, only the bottom part of the core construction survives. We do not know what this edifice looked like in detail. We do know, however, that it stood at the centre of a large rectangular square which was surrounded by porticoes. Adjacent to the building was a bath complex. This facility had two rooms which were both fitted with several built-in bath tubs. We could assume that these baths were used for remedial spa treatments under the guidance of medically trained priests.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 03). Grienmatt Sanctuary at Augusta Raurica. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9662/grienmatt-sanctuary-at-augusta-raurica/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Grienmatt Sanctuary at Augusta Raurica." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 03, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9662/grienmatt-sanctuary-at-augusta-raurica/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Grienmatt Sanctuary at Augusta Raurica." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 03 Dec 2018. Web. 02 Jan 2025.

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