The vestiges to the east of the Odeum belong to the building called the Varius Baths. The excavation of all the parts of the baths except the cold room has been done, however no restoration has yet been undertaken.
The existence of a mosaic paved sports area in the front indicates that in later periods the Varius Baths were used as a Gymnasium. The Baths were set on the same level as the Basilica situated in front of the Odeum. As the land was hilly on this side, the rocks were cut to a depth of 6-7 metres and constituted the wall on one side of the building.
Baths of Varius Ephesus
This culture valued cleanliness and sanitation and it was interesting to hear how the Roman baths worked.
Romans valued personal hygiene and used these baths on a regular basis. Medieval Europe festered in it`s own filth while the Turks adopted this technology.
The building is not in a great shape and you need a bit of knowledge about Roman bath houses to make it out what are you seeing. It had a hypocaust (to heat the water), hot room, cold room and a plunge pool and some public areas. Romans also used these bath houses not only to bathe but to socialize.
Baths of Varius
Odeon and Varius Baths at Ephesus Izmir, Turkey
These baths also need a bit of imagination to go with them. There was a hot room, a relaxation room and a cold room.