Nijmegen, Netherlands-dutch news A large Roman bath complex has reportedly been unearthed in the eastern Netherlands as part of investigations carried out ahead of a construction project. This structure, which was at least twice the size of other Roman baths found in the Netherlands, was discovered in 1992. Recent excavations have revealed marble interior walls and black and white limestone-tiled floors. The study also determined that the bathhouse was located in an affluent area of the Roman city of Ulpia Noviomagus, surrounded by streets, luxury housing, and a tower. Researchers also discovered jewelry, signet rings, coins, fragments of bronze statues, and a bronze statue of the Roman wine god Bacchus. Archaeologist Eric Verhelst said hundreds of bone hairpins decorated with depictions of cats were also recovered. He further said, in one a cat is seen standing with its tail raised. Coins from the 3rd century and the reign of Emperor Postumus show that this area of the city was inhabited for much longer than previously thought.
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