Hammam al-Malik al-Zahir

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Damascus

Hammam al-Malik al-Zahir

Traditional Public Baths

Comprising four sections—cold, tepid, hot, and furnace—this hammam features domes and colored arches, suspended niches, and a majestic ablaq façade punctuated by four windows.

Dating back to 985 CE, Hammam al-Malik al-Zahir remains intact today, reflecting a fusion of Fatimid and Mamluk heritage through its richly decorated domes, architectural layout, and striking façade.

Special Details

Four sections (cold, warm, hot, and qammim), domes and colored arches, hanging niches (mashkawat), monumental ablaq façade with four windows. Seljuk era, 1076 AD.