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Roman bricks were longer, wider and thinner than modern day bricks, making them highly
durable. The empire relied heavily on bricks for the construction of various infrastructures, and
the manufacture of bricks became an important part of the economy after the first century BCE.
This brick comes from a Roman Bath, a building used for athletic recreation, washing and
socializing. The Romans recognized the important role exercising and bathing played in good
health. Regardless of social or economic class, visiting the bathhouses after work was an
integral part of the day where men of all social standings would mix together freely.