How Mughal-era royal bath in Pakistan’s Lahore returned to pristine glory
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Media Source: Al Arabiya (UAE)
Date: 25 October 2018
This ancient Shahi Hammam (Royal Bath) is located within the Walled City of Lahore in Pakistan, steps away from a giant entrance called Delhi Gate. The Hammam, also known as the Wazir Khan Hammam, is a Persian-style bath, which was built in 1635, during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. The Hammam consisted of three
This ancient Shahi Hammam (Royal Bath) is located within the Walled City of Lahore in Pakistan, steps away from a giant entrance called Delhi Gate. The Hammam, also known as the Wazir Khan Hammam, is a Persian-style bath, which was built in 1635, during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. The Hammam consisted of three parts: an entrance, a dressing room, hot and warm baths and contained a reception chamber as well as a small prayer room. In 2013 and 2015, the Hammam was restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Walled City of Lahore Authority, with funding provided by the Government of Norway.