
The steam room, commonly referred to as the Turkish bath or Hammam, has ancient roots dating back to the Roman Empire, where the calidarium—a hot, humid room—was a key feature of the thermae, the public bath complexes that served as both wellness and social hubs.
With the fall of the Roman Empire, this bathing culture was preserved and transformed in the Middle East and North Africa, giving rise to the Hammam tradition under Islamic influence. These spaces evolved into richly decorated sanctuaries of purification, combining steam, water, marble, and ritual.
The concept later spread to Ottoman Turkey, where it became an essential part of daily life—valued not just for hygiene, but for its healing, spiritual, and social significance. Over centuries, the Turkish bath became a symbol of hospitality and rejuvenation.
Today, modern steam rooms honor this legacy by blending ancient hydrothermal principles with contemporary engineering, materials, and comfort—preserving the essence of the experience while meeting modern design and performance standards.
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