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Greek baths of Gela

Hellenistic public baths, Gela (4th–3rd century BCE)

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The Greek Baths of Gela are ancient baths which were discovered in 1957, near the Ospizio di Mendicità on via Europa, Capo Soprano, which date to the Hellenistic period. Like the rest of the city, the baths were demolished in 282 BC after the conquest of the city by the Akragantine tyrant Phintias.

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Demolition of the baths

282 BCE

Active use (dated)

4th–3rd centuries BCE

Modern discovery

1957

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Italy

Coordinates

37.07° N, 14.23° E