| Historical types of Oriental baths have their own way of development. Owing to the long occupation by Romans, local baths have adopted traditions of the Roman baths on the occupied territory.
There is nothing surprising in this fine atmosphere – presence of Oriental culture is especially felt. The luxury, calmness and all-absorbing laziness is celebrated here.
A special table for massage is the ergonomically generated table with warmed edge. The surfaces decorated with mosaic emphasize the Oriental atmosphere.
For centuries the art of Turkish bath considered not only hygienic and religious, but also ‘magic’ ritual. This culture passed through generations, is accessible for us today. It is possible to find strictly separated hamams for men and women everywhere in Turkey, where Islam is widespread. The Moslem doctrine has apprehended some Roman traditions, with their magnificent buildings, with plenty of marble, decorations, architectural shapes, with love towards massage, fragrant essences and strengthening steams.
After taking clothes off in a special cabin a visitor, draped in fabric, moves from a cold hall to a warm one. Then he moves to the hot hall, where he relaxes, perspiring in aromatic steams. The next step is the energetic massage of all body with rough mitten, making for toxins withdrawal and renewal of body tissues, toning up muscles and recovering a body.
Soap foam, that includes olive oil, cleans perfectly and is ideal for soft and calming massage.
The bath should end with washing-up first with hot water, then with cold one. Turkish baths are also places for rest, business meetings and communication.
According to local culture the bath is perceived as reconciliation of body and spirit. In the Koran it is marked, that no pray has the price for the God if the body is not cleared. That is why hamams are always located near to mosques.
It is necessary to give tribute to advantages and culture of baths, to the unique phenomenon, that absolutely differs from the European saunas.
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