Köhnə hamam
- Location
- Hadrut, Karabakh, Azerbaijan
- Water type
- sulfurous, carbonated
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Mineralised water — eases movement and joints.
Köhnə hamam — meaning 'Old Hammam' in Azerbaijani — is a historic bathhouse whose sulfurous and carbonated mineral waters reflect Azerbaijan's rich geothermal legacy in the South Caucasus, where the earth's volcanic activity produces springs that have been used for bathing within a long tradition since ancient times. Azerbaijan's hammam culture uniquely blends Persian, Ottoman, and local Caucasian bathing traditions, creating a distinctive ritual of steam immersion, mineral soaking, and body massage that differs subtly but meaningfully from its Turkish or Iranian counterparts. The sulfur content of the waters is traditionally associated with the softness it leaves on the skin, while the carbonation lends a lively, invigorating quality, making Köhnə hamam a destination for both cultural discovery and the pleasures of well-being.