Khedri Bathhouse

The Khedri Bathhouse is one of the most valuable historic monuments in the city of Baneh, in Kurdistan Province. It stands in the Baneh Kohneh neighbourhood on Imam Khomeini (RA) Street. Dating from the late Qajar era and the early reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi (the first Pahlavi period), it is regarded as one of the finest examples of traditional Iranian bathhouse architecture in western Iran. In the past, the Khedri Bathhouse played an important role in people's daily lives. Besides serving for bathing and hygiene, it was also a place for social interaction and local gatherings. It was inscribed on Iran's National Heritage List on 10 Dey 1381 (31 December 2002) under registration number 6861.

The bathhouse covers an area of about 1,000 square metres and was built below ground level so that it could use the natural properties of the soil to keep a suitable temperature in every season. The structure is simple and functional. Unlike many historic bathhouses in Iran, it has no elaborate decoration, and its interior is built of brick with a lime plaster finish. In the past, the bathhouse's water was supplied by the Pir Murad and Dokanan springs, and it was later connected to the piped water network as the city's infrastructure developed. These features show how traditional architecture was combined with the living needs and climate of the Baneh region, and they add greatly to the building's historical value.

To reach the Khedri Bathhouse, head within the city of Baneh towards the Baneh Kohneh neighbourhood, one of the city's old historic quarters. The building is easy to reach from Imam Khomeini (RA) Street, and visiting it requires no special walking or trekking. The best time to visit is spring and early autumn, when the weather in Baneh is milder and better suited to sightseeing in the city. When visiting this valuable monument, please respect its historic structure and avoid any damage, graffiti or destruction of its old parts, so that this cultural heritage can be preserved for future generations.