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Turkey. Constantinople. Ottoman era. The Sultan's bath
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Turkey. Constantinople. Ottoman era. The Sultan's bath
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The Sultan's bath. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Arnout. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
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Arnout Attendance Bath Baths Cleaning Cleanliness Constantinople Dome File Hammam Hygiene Indoors Islamic Istanbul Lalaisse Lemaitre Maid Maids Ottomans Relax Relaxation Servant Servants Sultan Sultanate Turks Cleanness Hamam Hamman Ottoman
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This engraving, created by Lemaitre, Lalaisse, and Arnout, depicts a scene from the Ottoman era of Constantinople (now Istanbul), specifically at the Sultan's bath, or hamam. The hamam was a crucial aspect of Ottoman culture, serving not only as a place for cleaning and hygiene but also as a social hub for relaxation and relaxation. In this image, we see a line of women, dressed in traditional Turkish clothing, waiting their turn to enter the bath. The bath itself is a grand architectural marvel, with a large central dome supported by columns, and intricate geometric patterns adorning the walls. The women are attended to by maids, who help them remove their outer clothing and prepare them for the bathing process. The bathing ritual involved several stages, including scrubbing, rinsing, and massaging, all aimed at promoting cleanliness and relaxation. The scene exudes a sense of tranquility and order, with the women filing in single file, following the traditional customs of the hamam. The Ottoman Empire placed great importance on cleanliness and hygiene, and the hamam was a testament to this cultural value. This engraving, taken from the 19th-century work "Historia de Turquia" by Jouannin and Van Gaver, provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the Ottoman people during the Sultanate era. The image captures the essence of the hamam as a place of relaxation, cleansing, and community, and offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Turkey.
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