Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Hypocausta

👉 Hypocausta, also known as a cave heater or a stone fireplace, is an ancient device that was used for heating and lighting in caves thousands of years ago. It consisted of a long tube-shaped structure with a firebox at one end and a heat source at the other. The purpose of this device was to provide warmth and light during winter months when natural sources were scarce or not available.

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