New treasures have been unearthed in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava. They are private bathhouses, built 2,000 years ago and large enough to accommodate 30 people.

Learn more about the private bathhouse inside one of Pompeii's luxury homes, and what the owner may have used it for.

Recent excavations in Pompeii have uncovered a luxurious private bath complex, offering insights into the societal splendor before the city's destruction by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The complex featured opulent amenities and frescoes inspired by Greek culture,

A luxurious bathhouse was uncovered during a major excavation in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. As the BBC notes, it is a discovery that occurs “once in a century.” Archaeologists have unearthed this opulent private bathhouse – potentially the largest ever found there – featuring hammam-style rooms, exquisite artworks, and an enormous pool.

Archaeologists at Pompeii have uncovered a private thermal baths complex where guests would take the plunge before sitting down to sumptuous feasts, the Italian site said on Friday.

Archaeologists have uncovered a private bathhouse that offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the ancient Roman city's elite.

Everything was functional to the staging of a ‘show’ at the center of which was the owner himself,” said the archaeological site’s director Gabriel Zuchtriegel in the release.

The discovery in Pompeii includes sumptuous mosaics and is equipped with a series of hot, warm and cold rooms and a huge plunge pool in the manner of a spa.