This work by Heinz Günter Horn examines Roman bathing culture, with a particular focus on the thermal baths at Zülpich in present-day Germany. The book describes how bathhouses in the Roman Empire functioned as social, hygienic and cultural centres where daily cleansing, relaxation, sport and social interaction came together. The author uses the exceptionally well-preserved thermal baths at Zülpich as a concrete example to illustrate the architecture, technology and social significance of Roman bath complexes. The work is structured as an accessible guide offering archaeological and historical interpretation, supported by images and explanations of the site. Heinz Günter Horn is a German archaeologist and heritage specialist, working in the study and protection of Roman and late antique heritage in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. He has published several works on Roman infrastructure, landscape and archaeology, with a particular focus on the Limes region and Roman urban sites. (AI-generated content description)