Howz
In traditional Persian architecture, a howz (Template:Lang-fa) is a centrally positioned symmetrical axis pool. If in a traditional house or private courtyard, it is used for bathing, aesthetics or both.[1] If in a sahn of a mosque, it is used for performing ablutions. A howz is usually around 30 centimetres (12 in) deep. It may be used as a "theatre" for people to sit on all sides of the pool while others entertain.[2]
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Small howz in Isfahan -
A howz in the historical bath house of Arg of Karim Khan -
Howz in Soltan Amir Ahmad Bath House, Kashan, Iran -
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Howz of the Eram Garden -
The howz in courtyard of Mostowfi House -
A big rectangular howz in a traditional Iranian house -
Howz of the Khaneh Lari, Yazd -
An asymmetrical empty howz
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See also
References
- ^ Mohammad R. Ghanoonparvar (2001). Translating the Garden. University of Texas Press. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-292-72835-6.
- ^ Anthony Frost; Ralph Yarrow (30 August 2007). Improvisation in Drama. Palgrave Macmillan. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-137-07593-2.
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