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Hammam Khan Yazd

Hammam Khan Yazd, a gem in the heart of the desert: a journey through timeHammam Khan of Yazd, a gem in the heart of the desert and a masterpiece of Iranian architecture, over time has been not only a place for washing and bathing, but also as a place for gathering, spending leisure time, talking and exchanging ideas, and even solving life's problems. . It is as if by passing through the tall and tiled entrance, a window to the past opens and takes you on a journey in time.Architecture:Hammam Khan Yazd has an area of about 1170 square meters and is built on a land of 900 square meters. This building dates back to the Qajar period and was ordered by Mohammad Taqi Khan Bafqi, the ruler of Yazd.Decorations:The decorations of Hamam Khan in Yazd are like a treasure of Iranian art. Delicate and colorful tiles, artistic plastering, wall paintings and eye-catching mirrors create a pleasant and memorable atmosphere. Among these decorations, Sarbineh's paintings with subjects such as the stories of Shahnameh, Lili and Majnoon, and Khosrow and Shirin have given a special effect to this part of the bathroom.Different sections:Hammam Khan Yazd includes various parts such as the entrance, corridor, Sarbineh, Miander, Garmkhaneh, Qareena, Tun, Gavro, service support space and stable.Entrance:The bathroom entrance has created a magnificent and eye-catching atmosphere with long vaults and arches and delicate decorations. Above the entrance door, a stone inscription with the date of construction of the bath and the name of Mohammad Taqi Khan Bafghi can be seen.Hallway:The bathroom hallway is a space between the entrance and the bathroom, which is used to control the temperature of the bathroom and maintain privacy. This section has provided a cool and pleasant atmosphere for the visitors with its carved arches and beautiful brickwork.Serbina:The head of the bathroom is a large and clean space with a large basin in the center. In this section, people changed their clothes and rested before entering the hothouse. The high ceiling of Sarbineh with artistic plastering and wall paintings has created a special and eye-catching atmosphere.Middle:The middle is the space between the head and the greenhouse, which is used to adjust the body temperature before entering the greenhouse. This section with small arches and soft lighting, a calm atmosphereGetting to know the bathroom over time:Traditional baths in Iran were not only a place for washing and bathing, but also played an important role in people's social life. Baths were a place for socializing, spending leisure time, talking and exchanging ideas, and even solving life's problems.In the baths, people from different walks of life met, shared news and information, and discussed various issues. Baths were also a place to hold various events, including weddings and circumcisions.

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