The Expanded Narrative
The traditional baths of Sanaa form an authentic part of the old city’s urban and social heritage, with their traditional water heating and services system.
Area
It covers 800 square metres.
The traditional services system
- Using firewood in stone furnaces to heat water
- Using local soap made from olive oil
- An underfloor heating system (furnkhana)
Part of Sanaa’s urban heritageCovers 800 square metresLocal soap from olive oilUnderfloor heating
