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In a traditional Iranian teahouse, what is the 'ghalyan' that patrons often share?

Answer: A water pipe for smoking flavoured tobacco — The ghalyan, or Persian water pipe, has been a fixture of teahouse culture since Safavid times.

The ghalyan, or Persian water pipe, has been a fixture of teahouse culture since Safavid times.

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