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Ali-Gholi-Agha Public Bath
Area for disrobing and storing clothes before entering the bathing area
Manikins portraying men in the disrobing area in different positions
Manikin of a worker giving a back massage to a man who has just returned from the bathing area
Manikins portraying a well-to-do man receiving a foot massage in a special portal after bathing while another worker is about to offer the guest a glass of tea
Manikins of two men after bathing - - one making abolition in preparation for prayer while another is smoking a water pipe
Manikin of a man about to leave the public bath with clothes warped in a special cloth (under arm) receiving fragrant rose water from a worker to make him smell good
Bathing area of the public bath
An indoor pool for final rinsing of the body after bathing
Walkway to the robing area after bathing
Another view of the bathing area of the public bath
Entrances to the private shower stalls
General view of the bathing area