Inside an ancient hamam in Gaza City - in pictures

The Hamam Al-Samra is a traditional Turkish steam bath in Gaza City

A Palestinian man relaxes at the ancient Hamam Al Samra, a traditional Turkish steam bath, in Gaza city. AFP

Palestinian men relax at the ancient Turkish steam bath in Gaza city. AFP

A Palestinian man receives a massage at the ancient Hamam Al Samra in Gaza. AFP

Palestinian men relax at the ancient Turkish steam bath in Gaza. AFP

Palestinian men savour the experience at the ancient Hamam Al Samra in Gaza city. AFP

A Palestinian man receives a massage at the Turkish steam bath in Gaza. AFP

A Palestinian man takes time to relax at the ancient Hamam Al Samra in Gaza city. AFP

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