Let’s tour around Ali Gholi Agha Traditional Bathhouse

The Ali Gholi Agha Bathhouse is a historical bath in the Bidabad district of Isfahan, Iran.

According to the investigations, the antiquity of this historical bath of Isfahan returns to the 12th century, which means the Safavid period.

This bath was applicable for use of women and men separately.

Recorded in the list of national monuments of Iran, the bathhouse also doubles as an anthropology museum.

In the museum, there are wax figures of the locals performing the steps of this vital daily ritual, such as bathing, as well as other associated routines.

In earlier times, bathhouses or hammams were also venues where people socialized, and shared humor and news; a peaceful place for exchanging views about politics and everyday life.

On the various parts of the bath, some white stones have been carved on the surface in a way to create a layered structure. These stones were used as a massage tools; people would use them to scratch their backs and to feel relaxed. These stones were placed next to the water pools in a vertical pattern.

The bathhouse welcomes visitors from all corners of the world each year. Visiting this public path gives one valuable insight into the people who lived during the Safavid era.

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