Hammam Museum

This hammam or traditional bathhouse is located in the old Vakil bazaar in Kerman. The bathhouse dates back over 400 years and was restored in 1971. It has been a museum since then.
The 1st picture is of the entryway along the main corridor of the old bazaar. Look closely for the artwork behind and above the metalwork.
The 2nd and 3rd pictures are in the main bathhouse. Note the wax figures in 16th century costumes in various parts of the hammam activities: washing, soaking, massage, etc. You will note the wax figures are all men. This was a men's hammam. Women and men have separate hammams.
The 4th picture shows the changing room that is in the process of restoration.
The 5th and 6th pictures are of the time stone. It is worn now, but back in the day, the sun shone on the stone in such a way that users of the bathhouse could tell the prayer times each day. The last picture is in the room with the time stone and was used for prayer. The round fixture in the center was filled with water for the ablutions before prayer.Baca lagi