Many hamams have fallen into a state of disrepair after the pandemic. The culture is still seeing a steady decline, but it's unlikely to vanish completely. One of the most lucrative parts of a hamam's business model is hosting bridal parties. But i think there will be a place for hermams in modern cities for years to come.
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