It was originally built in the 12th century by order from Aisha bint Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi and renovated several times during the Mamluk and Ottoman periods.[1] However, most of the current building of the hammam belongs to the Ottoman period.[3] Hammam al-Nahhasin literally means the bath of the coppersmiths.
Current developments
The Hammam was damaged during the Battle of Aleppo (2012–2016).[4] A comprehensive restoration of the hammam by DGAM began in 2021.[1] The reconstruction was completed in January 2022.[5] The hammam was reopened in November 2022 with the aim of returning to its original purpose.[2]
The internal section contains the warm rooms and the hot rooms. The warm rooms are designated for a short relaxation before taking bath. The hot rooms are designated for a full body wash and steam bath.
The central section is designated for a massage after the body wash.
The external section is the largest part of the hammam, characterized with its traditional wooden decorations and marble floor. Here, bathers can take a period of relaxation around the pond.
The hammam has an entirely isolated section for women called "Hammam as-Sitt".[2]
