Chokak Hamam

The bathhouse was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of local significance by the decision No.

[3][4] After the completion of the Juma Mosque in 1606, by the order of Safavid ruler Shah Abbas I, the construction of the Chokak Bathhouse began nearby.

[4][6] In the construction of the bathhouse, traditional materials of the time were used, such as red bricks, egg whites, clay, and a lime-based binding mixture.

[9] Steam was distributed to the halls through ceramic pipes embedded in the walls and floors, ensuring even heat circulation throughout all the rooms.

[3] After Azerbaijan regained its independence, in 1996, artist Galib Baghirov established a Decorative Applied Arts Center within the bathhouse, where he created and exhibited ceramic pottery.