Vakil Bathhouse Explained

Vakil Bath
Native Name:حَمـّامِ وَکیل
Map Type:Middle East
Coordinates:29.6148°N 52.5451°W
Location:Shiraz, Iran
Architect:Karim Khan Zand
Engineer:A team of engineers all from Zand territories
Start Date:mid 1760s
Completion Date:late 1760
Structural System:Public Bath
(Welfare)
Style:Persian
Size:4,000 m2 (presumed)

Vakil Bath, Wakil Bath, or Wakil Hammam (Persian: حمام وکیل) is an old public bathhouse (hammam) in Shiraz, Iran. It was a part of the royal district constructed during Karim Khan Zand's reign (1751–1779) which includes the Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque and many administrative buildings. It is located on the west side of the Vakil Mosque. The hammam was originally intended for use by the nobility and continued to be in use up until the 20th century.[1]

It has since been restored and classified as a historic monument, inscribed with the number 917 on the list of national works of Iran.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ḤAMMĀM-E WAKĪL – Encyclopaedia Iranica. 2020-10-10. iranicaonline.org.