Following the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, the Ottoman Empire expanded its hammam (public bath) infrastructure, incorporating advanced plumbing and water heating systems. These hammams became essential social and cultural centers, promoting hygiene and communal interaction. The expansion of hammams reflected the Ottomans' commitment to public health and urban development, influencing bathing culture in the empire.

The expansion of Ottoman hammam plumbing after 1453 influenced poetry celebrating bathing rituals and communal hygiene. Poets like Baki and Fuzuli captured the sensuality and social aspects of these spaces, intertwining themes of beauty and cultural identity, which became central to Ottoman literary expression.