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The hammam plays an important role in the Arab-Ottoman civilization.
The hot steam in the Turkish bath dilates the pores before bathers cool off in a pool, a Mediterranean tradition inherited from the tradition of Roman baths.
Hammans may not feature all the modern-day comforts, but this is because it’s not merely a place for wellness and for purifying the body. It is, above all, where women go to socialize and meet up with friends.
This selection examines the multiple facets of this traditional institution that has so intrigued and fascinated painters, photographers, sociologists, novelists, and filmmakers.
It is just a taste of the AWI's rich heritage.
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