Ancient History

The leading citizens of Egypt and India discovered it thousands of years ago.
Inhabitants of the grandest palaces in ancient Aegean and Greek civilizations
knew it, too. The skillful blend of heat and water conspires to heal and
revitalize the body, mind and spirit.

Roman thermal spaces in the first century B.C. were monumental structures
with large pools and perspiration rooms warmed by heated bricks. Hot and
cold baths were followed by massage and deep scrubs. Ottomans finessed the
Roman ritual, creating beautiful spaces for society leaders and soldiers,
women and brides.

By the 18th century, Europeans were erecting ornate Turkish rooms and
buildings. Russian steam baths and Finnish saunas – all are descendants of the
classic Hammam experience. Today, our signature creations are built on this
rich history. More than tools for pleasure and profit, each defines a new
synthesis of Eastern and Western well-being.


	The leading citizens of Egypt and India discovered it thousands of years ago. Inhabitants of the grandest palaces in ancient Aegean and Greek civilizations knew it, too. The skillful blend of heat and water conspires to heal and revitalize the body, mind and spirit. Roman thermal spaces in the first century B.C. were monumental structures with large pools and perspiration rooms warmed by heated bricks. Hot and cold baths were followed by massage and deep scrubs. Ottomans finessed the Roman ritual, creating beautiful spaces for society leaders and soldiers, women and brides. By the 18th century, Europeans were erecting ornate Turkish rooms and buildings. Russian steam baths and Finnish saunas – all are descendants of the classic Hammam experience. Today, our signature creations are built on this rich history. More than tools for pleasure and profit, each defines a new synthesis of Eastern and Western well-being. B O D Y, M I N D A N D S P I R I T: History Defines Our Experience.
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