A Dive into the History of Swimming Pools
We often think of swimming pools as a modern-day luxury, but their history stretches back centuries. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of early pools dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. The “Great Bath” in Mohenjo-daro, Pakistan, is considered one of the earliest public pools. This ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases impressive, “pre-modern” civil engineering and urban planning, including this significant public pool,