Inside an ancient hamam in Gaza City - in pictures

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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