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Public baths

Scope note

Use for buildings equipped with swimming pools and other facilities for bathing and swimming, traditionally the primary hygienic facility in a city or town.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007353

Broader Terms used

health facilities

Narrower Terms used

thermae
hammams
balnea

Equivalent Terms used

public bath

Created

13yrs ago

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