Hammam Bab al-Ahmar
Hammam Bab al-Ahmar (Arabic: حمام الباب الأحمر, romanized: Hamaam Bāb al-Aḥmar) meaning the Red Gate, is a hammam located in Aleppo.[1]
| Hammam Bab al-Ahmar | |
|---|---|
حمام الباب الأحمر | |
 Hammam Bab al-Ahmar in 2017 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Hammam |
| Architectural style | Islamic Architecture |
| Location | Aleppo, Syria |
| Elevation | 400 metres (1,300 ft) |
| Completed | Ottoman era |
| Renovated | 2017 |
| Destroyed | 2012-2016 (damaged) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 1 |
| Floor area | 1,500 square metres (16,000 sq ft) |
Located in the Ancient City of Aleppo, near the Citadel of Aleppo, it is famous for its dome and decor from the Ottoman era.[2]
The Hammam was closed and badly damaged due to the Syrian conflict.[3] It was renovated in 2017 and a restaurant and café have been added to the spa.[4]
References
- Petit Futé Guide
- Yaghi, Ayman. "(PDF) Restoration Protocol In Conflict Zones "Practical Insights From The Old City Of Aleppo" | Ayman Yaghi - Academia.edu".
- Inventory of the Bab al-Ahmar hammam by the APSA
- Yaghi, Ayman. "(PDF) Restoration Protocol In Conflict Zones "Practical Insights From The Old City Of Aleppo" | Ayman Yaghi - Academia.edu".
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