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In pictures: An Iranian bathhouse
Spectacular architecture

The height of the bathhouse's vaulted ceilings can be seen in this picture.

The architectural style is heavily inspired by that of the Safavid empire, which ruled Iran, along with parts of Turkey and Georgia, from the 16th to 18th Centuries.

Safavid style is characterised by its palaces decorated with exquisite mosaics or tilework.

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