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Roman underfloor heating system
In short, a hypocaust was an underfloor heating system that circulated hot air beneath the floors and sometimes even through the walls of Roman buildings. This wasn't just for elite palaces— hypocausts were common in bathhouses, villas, and even some military installations. This air can warm the upper floors as well. hypocaust, in building construction, open space below a floor that is heated by gases from a fire or furnace below and that allows the passage of hot air to heat the room above. Let's delve into the fascinating world of Roman hypocausts and discover how they transformed the way people lived and stayed warm.
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