Steam bath

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This article is about the steam-filled room. For other uses, see Water bath.
Geothermal steam bath in Iceland.

A steam bath is a steam-filled room for the purpose of relaxation and cleansing. It has a long history, going back to Greek and Roman times.

History

The origins of the steam bath come from the

Makurian city of Hambukol, has revealed the possible use of one of its rooms as a steam bath.[2]

Historical parts of a spa —

public bath or Thermae.[1]

Modern steam baths

Today, natural steam baths still exist, and often still use similar systems that the Romans used, which contain pipes and pumps that bring water up and into the large pool areas, wherever the natural springs exist. Heaters are also now used to maintain warm temperatures in the baths.

There are many types of steam baths, which are different from saunas. (Both are hot, but the steam in a sauna is created by throwing water on a stove.)

Hammams, steam rooms and steam showers are types of steam bath.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b The Cultural Progression of the Spa
  2. ISBN 0714119474
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