INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- An Afsharid era (1736-1748) public bathhouse in the historic village of Vafs, the main province of Markazi, has undergone some
rehabilitation works, a regional tourist chief has said.The historic structure has actually been abandoned for many years and has actually
been used as a storage facility and needed repair, Saeid Niknam described on Saturday.This stage of the restoration project includes fixing
the roof and exterior walls, the main added.A spending plan of 800 million rials ($2,700) has actually been designated to the project, he
mentioned.However, the bathhouse will require other rounds of repair in the future, he noted.It has actually been chosen to turn the
bathhouse into a cultural heritage center after being fully restored, he stated.Bathhouses or hammams in Iran were not only puts for bathing
They had a social concept for individuals who collected at these locations weekly.It was a location where individuals talked with each other
about their daily life and shared humor and news
There are still bathhouses in Iranian cities, however they do not have their social function any longer considering that the majority of
people have bathrooms in their houses due to the modern-day lifestyle.Some cities had different bathhouses for men and women
They were normally constructed beside each other
Nevertheless, there were some bathhouses, which were used by males and females at different times of the day.Persian literature is full of
proverbs, narratives, and folk stories about bathhouses, which show the value of the location in the pastime.Markazi province is thought
about the industrial capital of the nation
It is rich in natural, historical, cultural, and religious attractions.Hand-woven carpets and kilims, made in its cities, consisting of
Farahan, Sarugh, Lilivan, Senejan, and Vafs, are known internationally.ABU/ AM
