Hammam al-Jawzah

A Mamluk-era hammam with an ablaq façade of basalt, limestone, and brick fragments; an entrance with a lintel and arches; three barrani platforms surrounding an octagonal marble basin; a central section with domes and skylights; and an inner hall with private chambers, stone basins, and window openings. The external furnace complex includes a traditional fire chamber (Bayt al-Nar), a dedicated fuel room (Hujrat Qamimi), and a decorated marble sabil.

Located at the heart of Sarouja Market in Old Damascus, Hammam al-Jawzah was founded by Emir Ibn Subh in 1322 CE. The structure followed the classic five-section layout, featuring a central marble basin and an external furnace tower. Severely damaged in the 1980s, the hammam remains partially ruined, yet retains architectural remnants that reflect the craftsmanship of Mamluk design.