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Historic Hammams of Damascus, Syria
Hidden gem

Historic Hammams of Damascus

Steam, stone and domed light

Old Damascus · Damascus

Overview

Damascus retains historic public bathhouses in and around the old city, recognisable by domed roofs pierced with glass oculi. Operating status varies and is being verified.

Why visit

  • A living bathing tradition
  • Domed chambers and star-shaped light
  • A neighbourhood social institution

Historical layers

Periods recorded for this place in the DAHAB database. Open any period for its full history.

  1. Ayyubid1171–1260 CE
  2. Mamluk1260–1516 CE
  3. Ottoman1516–1918 CE

Matched by proximity, category and historical era.

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