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Aquae Cutiliae

Roman imperial baths and springs, Sabina, Italy

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Aquae Cutiliae is an ancient Roman site situated on mineral springs known today as Terme di Cotilia or Terme di Vespasiano, near the modern Cittaducale, 9 miles east of Rieti in the Sabina region. It took its name from the nearby village (vicus) of Cutiliae or Cutilium whose exact location is unknown. Emperors Vespasian and his son Titus both died there.

Paleolithic
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Nearby villa/baths dated

1st century BC–1st century AD

Vespasian dies

79 AD

Natatio in use until

4th century AD

Baths first excavated

1890

Major excavations

1969–1984

Recent excavations revealed road

2007–2012

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Public BathsNatatio (swimming pool)Nymphaeum
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Agricultural and Land Use Features

Terraces
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Artificial IslandsSacred Groves
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Country

Italy

Coordinates

42.38° N, 12.98° E