Friday, April 3, 2015

Iran's famous bathhouses wash away

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Iran famous and historic public bathhouses are disappearing.


These ancient facilities are more than just a place for men to go to be cleaned, shaved and massaged; they are also a common gathering place to discuss current events and debate ideas. The bathhouses, known as “hammams” in Persian, find themselves in rough financial times as modern conveniences now allow showers and baths in most homes across the Islamic Republic


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