Suspensura is the architectural term given by Vitruvius to piers of square bricks (about 20 cm × 20 cm) that supported a suspended floor of a Roman bath...
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section, placed side by side, through which hot air and smoke from the suspensura passed to an exit in the roof. When Arabs and Turks overran the Eastern...
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known as Roman baths – Public facilities for bathing in ancient Rome Suspensura – Pier of bricks to support a floor over a hypocaust J.H. Middleton. 1892...
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ancient spiral stairs Spur Stoa – covered walkway or portico Stylobate Suspensura Tambour Term Triglyph Tympanum Taenia Velarium Vitruvian opening Volute...
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section, supported the floor of the premises (suspensura) or the baths to be heated. “... The suspensura is a type of basement with a ceiling made of terracotta...
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piping system supplied the large pool with thermal water at 47°C. Piers (suspensura) supported the floor of the pool, insulating it to keep the water warm...
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