Making Roman Ointments and Tooth Powder

Description

Archaeologists discovered three Roman ointment bottles belonging to a wealthy resident of Augusta Raurica during an excavation: We follow these mysterious traces as they are the key to our ointment recipes. Raw materials that have been used for 2000 years and that we can still gather in nature today are used – such as fir resin or sage. In the workshop, we also make a powder for dental care from natural ingredients.

Highlights

• Making ancient ointments and tooth powder
• Based on Roman recipes
• Use of natural raw materials such as fir resin and sage

General Information

The workshop takes place in Augusta Raurica in Augst and introduces the production of natural cosmetics according to ancient recipes. Participants learn how to make their own ointments and tooth powder using natural ingredients like fir resin and sage, inspired by archaeological finds.

Location

Giebenacherstrasse 17, 4302 Augst BL, Schweiz

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