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A luxurious private bathhouse recently uncovered in Pompeii offers a glimpse into ancient Roman luxury and engineering. Buried after the eruption of 79AD, the thermal complex boasted hot, warm, and cold rooms similar to modern spas. Wealthy Romans used these elegant spaces to host banquets and display their status. An ingenious hypocaust system pushed hot air under floors and through walls, heating the rooms. In Pompeii, aqueducts supplied fresh water to fountains, baths, and homes, while Rome's