Hammam from Khankurgan

The authors publish the results of architectural and archaeological research medieval bath house carried out on territory settlement Khankurgan in 2015–2016. During excavations, six rooms were unearthed, two which built burned bricks turned to be “steam rooms” with an underfloor heating system, remaining four frame – “washing rooms”. All are covered waterproof mortar plaster. Their original layer was decorated red-brown drawings, carved stucco moldings. plaster has been updated more than twenty times course multiple repairs. Two major reconstructions bathhouse recorded, did not affect "hot" rooms, due their layout preserved. stages restructuring repair work for entire period operation hammam determined. is well preserved a unique example architecture Samanid era, it belongs rather early examples such structures that arose at middle 9th century. Functioning until 11th century, gives us represent features construction techniques used building baths pre-Mongolian era Kazakhstan. Hammam Khankurgan, being vivid architecture, allows determine time emergence this culture Ispidzhab historical cultural region, clarifying its planning, constructive shaping principles, reflecting general economic connection region Muslim world.