Hammaming in the sham: a journey through the turkish baths of damascus, aleppo and beyond
Auteur :
Boggs, Richard
Éditeur :
Boggs, Richard
ISBN :
9781859642283
Date de publication :
1 sept. 2010
Dimensions :
21,0 x 28,0 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
953 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Originally part of an ancient Roman tradition, hammams were absorbed by Islam to such an extent that many became almost annexes to nearby mosques. This title reveals how these ancient institutions cater for body and soul, and provides insights into the grass roots of contemporary Syrian society.