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Küçük Hamam
Küçük Hamam is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet ARSLAN, Head of the Ani Archaeological Site Excavations It is located in the southeast of the city, north of Tigran Honents Church. Its construction date is unknown. However, based on its plan, architectural and ornamental features, it is thought to have been built during the Seljuk period in the second half of the 11th century or within the 12th century.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Küçük Hamam is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet ARSLAN, Head of the Ani Archaeological Site Excavations
It is located in the southeast of the city, to the north of Tigran Honents Church. Its construction date is unknown. However, based on its plan, architectural and ornamental features, it is thought to have been built in the second half of the 11th century or during the 12th century in the Seljuk period.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet ARSLAN, Head of the Ani Archaeological Site Excavations
Küçük Hamam was built with neatly cut red and gray stones and was constructed in the Seljuk architectural style. It consists of four iwans and four private rooms, reflecting the traditional Turkish bath tradition.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet ARSLAN, Head of the Ani Archaeological Site Excavations
The door entrances of the rooms were made with pointed arches. In addition, the iwans were covered with barrel vault arches. The entrance to the bath is on the west side, and from here the changing rooms are reached by a corridor. In addition, to the north of this corridor there is a warm room and furnace section.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet ARSLAN, Head of the Ani Archaeological Site Excavations
While the bath had remained completely underground, it was uncovered in the same years as Büyük Hamam as a result of excavations carried out by Prof. Dr. Kemal Balkan in 1965-1967.
Source:
General Directorate of Cultural Assets and Museums, “Ani Cultural Landscape Management Plan”
Places to Visit in Kars Address: Ani Ancient City / Ocaklı Village
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Küçük Hamam sits within Kars merkez, Kars. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Kars, 38 of them in Kars merkez.
The nearest stop is Selçuklu Sarayı, 140 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Küçük Hamam?
- Küçük Hamam is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet ARSLAN, Head of the Ani Archaeological Site Excavations It is located in the southeast of the city, north of Tigran Honents Church. Its construction date is unknown. However, based on its plan, architectural and ornamental features, it is thought to have been built during the Seljuk period in the second half of the 11th century or within the 12th century.
- Where is Küçük Hamam?
- Küçük Hamam is in Kars merkez, Kars.
- How long does it take to visit Küçük Hamam?
- The suggested visit time for Küçük Hamam is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Küçük Hamam?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Küçük Hamam; the closest are Selçuklu Sarayı, Gagik Kilisesi, Ateş Tapinağı / Ateşgede.