Hammam al-Nahhasin

Hammam al-Nahhasin (Arabic: حمام النحاسين) is one of the oldest and largest public baths (hammam or Turkish bath) in Aleppo, Syria.[1] It is located in Al-Madina Souq of the Ancient City of Aleppo, to the south of the Great Umayyad Mosque, near Khan al-Nahhasin.

Hammam al-Nahhasin
حمام النحاسين
Hammam al-Nahhasin
General information
TypeHammam
Architectural styleOttoman
LocationAleppo, Syria
Completed12th century
Renovated2021
Destroyed2012-16 (damaged)
Technical details
Floor count1

History

It was originally built in the 12th century and renovated several times during the Mamluk and Ottoman periods.[1] However, most of the current building of the hammam belongs to the Ottoman period.[2] Hammam al-Nahhasin literally means the bath of the coppersmiths.

Current developments

A comprehensive restoration of the hammam by DGAM began in 2021.[1] The reconstruction was completed in January 2022.[3]

Interior layout

The hammam is divided into three sections:[1]

  • The internal section contains the warm rooms and the hot rooms. The warm rooms are designated for a short relaxation before taking bath. The hot rooms are designated for a full body wash and steam bath.
  • The central section is designated for a massage after the body wash.
  • The external section is the largest part of the hammam, characterized with its traditional wooden decorations and marble floor. Here, bathers can take a period of relaxation around the pond.

The hammam has an entirely isolated section for women called "Hammam as-Sitt".

Interior of Hammam

References
  1. Manar Salameh/ Ruaa al-Jazaeri (5 January 2022). "Hammam al-Nahhasin in Aleppo … restores its glory as archeological icon after rehabilitation". Syrian Arab News Agency. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  2. Hammam al-Nahhasin
  3. Hammam Nahassin, la más antigua casa de baño en Alepo [Hammam Nahassin, the oldest bath house in Aleppo] (Motion picture). Syria: Syrian Arab News Agency. January 9, 2022.

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