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Forum Traiani

Forum Traiani

Fordongianus (OR)

The archaeological site of Forum Traiani at Fordongianus is situated on the border of the river Tirso. Here a warm water source springs from the volcanic rock and this has been used by the romans to build their baths. Originally the name of the town was Acquae Hypsitanae until under emperor Trajan it was promoted to Forum. The town became an important military center in the late-roman and byzantine period to keep control of inland Sardinia. Just outside Fordongianus as it came to be called in modern times, lies the site of the church of one of the early christian martyrs San Lussorio.

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Forum Traiani at Fordongianus, the Roman baths. The baths are located along the river Tirso where water from a spring with 60 degrees Celsius flows in to the river. The Romans built the baths around the spring. title=Forum Traiani at Fordongianus, the Roman baths. The ...
An overview of the oldest parts of the baths (Terme I) with the main natatio and the arched passage. title=An overview of the oldest parts of the ...
The baths in a picture of the nineties of the previous century. The natatio was filled with water at that time and the archeological site had not yet been excavated as much as in 2007. title=The baths in a picture of the nineties ...
The entrance to the natatio, down the stairs to the arched passage. title=The entrance to the natatio, down the stairs ...
The arcade. To the right the entrance. Probably the arched passage went all around the natatio. title=The arcade. To the right the entrance. Probably ...
The natatio of the Terme I of Forum Traiani. The stairs all around gave easy access and a place to sit down. title=The natatio of the Terme I of Forum ...
The natatio seen from the other side title=The natatio seen from the other side
Your host next to the large stone, in the form of a pantherhead, that served as fountain to the natatio. In the nineties it was still in place. It is has been cleaned. title=Your host next to the large stone, in ...
Centuries of water were reversed into the natatio leaving sediment on the stairs. title=Centuries of water were reversed into the natatio ...
In this picture taken in the nineties you can see the funnel in place (as well as the natatio filled with water). title=In this picture taken in the nineties you ...
The arched passage taken from the north end title=The arched passage taken from the north end
Detail of the edge of the natatio. The inscription is roman and the stone has been reused in a late roman or early medieval restauration. title=Detail of the edge of the natatio. The ...
The remaining part of the vaulted passage title=The remaining part of the vaulted passage
Two quadrangular baths next to the natatio where the visitors could sit comfortably in the water title=Two quadrangular baths next to the natatio where ...
A recently excavated bath next to the natatio title=A recently excavated bath next to the natatio
Latin inscription found at Forum Traiani title=Latin inscription found at Forum Traiani
A wall of the baths (II) added in later times. Note the typical roman style with bricks and natural stones. title=A wall of the baths (II) added in ...
Pavement of the bath in the Frigidarium. The bath was built against the walls of the Terme I, recognizable through the use of trachyte. title=Pavement of the bath in the Frigidarium. The ...
Apse of the Frigidarium of Terme II where there was another bath. title=Apse of the Frigidarium of Terme II where ...
Remains of the walls of the Frigidarium of the Terme II title=Remains of the walls of the Frigidarium of ...
A view of the absis of the frigidarium. In the background the opposite side of the river Tirso title=A view of the absis of the frigidarium. ...
The bath in the Calidarium of the Terme II, the hottest part of the baths. In the Terme II the warm, water was obtained by heating it in the rooms next to it (calidaria), where the warm water in Terme I was obtained from the natural source. title=The bath in the Calidarium of the Terme ...
A view of the tepidarium and calidarium title=A view of the tepidarium and calidarium
A water-pipe in ceramic incorporated in the wall next to the stairs leading to the Terme I. title=A water-pipe in ceramic incorporated in the wall ...
The passage between Terme II and Terme I in a picture of the nineties. This passage was initially closed when the Terme II were built, and reopened in a later time. title=The passage between Terme II and Terme I ...
The open space in front of the baths of Forum Traiani. This was most prbably the roman forum itself. In the back stairs lead up to the town of Fordongianus or possibly a temple, now under the town of Fordongianus, where more Roman remains can be found. title=The open space in front of the baths ...
In detail the watersystem of the baths called cloaca in Latin. title=In detail the watersystem of the baths called ...
The forum with the cloaca across the pavement title=The forum with the cloaca across the pavement
The baths, Terme II, and left the cloaca in a corner of the forum. Behind it you can see the arches of the Terme I. title=The baths, Terme II, and left the cloaca ...
The cloaca in a fotograph of 2007. This the cold water that was mixed with the warm water (54 degrees C) in a bassin next to the Terme. title=The cloaca in a fotograph of 2007. This ...
The north side of the forum whith the source of water and cisterns cut in the rock title=The north side of the forum whith the ...
At the back of the baths, in the trachitic rock the water was gathered in cisterns, half cut in the rock and half built with masonry. title=At the back of the baths, in the ...
Checking the water temperature: it is cold water. title=Checking the water temperature: it is cold water.
A view of the water system in the trachyte rocks behind the baths of Fordongianus. title=A view of the water system in the ...
Structures adiacent to the forum, a Hospitium? title=Structures adiacent to the forum, a Hospitium?
Affresco of the 4th century AD with horses and flowers at the site of Fordongianus. It is protected against the rain with a small roof. It gives a good idea of the richness of decoration and taste of the times. title=Affresco of the 4th century AD with horses ...
Detail of the fresco with horse title=Detail of the fresco with horse
Detail of the decoration of a wall at Fordongianus. The affresco is of the fourth century AD. title=Detail of the decoration of a wall at ...
The socalled Nymphaeum, however the function of the structure is not clear. title=The socalled Nymphaeum, however the function of the ...
The hot water bassin in front of the archaeological site, the water is about 60 degrees C title=The hot water bassin in front of the ...
You can see the steam coming from the water, it was not that cold in march title=You can see the steam coming from the ...

Address: località Terme, Fordongianus

tel: +39 (0)783 605172/60123

Opening times: 9:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:30

Prices: Euro 4,00 ; Euro 3,00 groups of more than 20; Euro 2,00 reduced; tickets in combination with the Casa Aragonese

Site: www.forumtraiani.it

The information has been updated for 2016 but prices and opening hours may vary.

Last updated 29/07/2014

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