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Howz, the Glossary

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In traditional Persian architecture, a howz (حوض) is a centrally positioned symmetrical axis pool.[1]

Table of Contents

  1. 17 relations: Arg of Karim Khan, Eram Garden, History of water supply and sanitation, Iranian architecture, Isfahan, Kashan, Mosque, Persian gardens, Public bathing, Reflecting pool, Sahn, Sanitation in ancient Rome, Sanitation of the Indus Valley Civilisation, Teahouse, Tehran, Traditional water sources of Persian antiquity, Yazd.

  2. Fountains
  3. Islamic gardens
  4. Mosque architecture
  5. Passive cooling
  6. Passive ventilation
  7. Persian gardens

Arg of Karim Khan

The Arg of Karim Khan (ارگ کریمخان, Arg-e Karim Khān) or Karim Khan Citadel, is a citadel located in downtown Shiraz, Iran.

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Eram Garden

Eram Garden (باغ ارم, Bāgh-e Eram) is a historic Persian garden in Shiraz, Iran.

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History of water supply and sanitation

The history of water supply and sanitation is one of a logistical challenge to provide clean water and sanitation systems since the dawn of civilization.

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Iranian architecture

Iranian architecture or Persian architecture (معمارى ایرانی, Me'māri e Irāni) is the architecture of Iran and parts of the rest of West Asia, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Howz and Iranian architecture are architecture in Iran.

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Isfahan

Isfahan or Esfahan (اصفهان) is a major city in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan province, Iran.

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Kashan

Kashan (کاشان) is a city in the Central District of Kashan County, in the northern part of Isfahan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Howz and Kashan are architecture in Iran.

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Mosque

A mosque, also called a masjid, is a place of worship for Muslims. Howz and mosque are mosque architecture.

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Persian gardens

The tradition and style of garden design represented by Persian gardens or Iranian gardens (باغ ایرانی) is a style of "landscape" garden which emerged in the Achaemenid Empire. Howz and Persian gardens are architecture in Iran and Islamic gardens.

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Public bathing

Public baths originated when most people in population centers did not have access to private bathing facilities.

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Reflecting pool

A reflecting pool, also called a reflection pool, is a water feature found in gardens, parks and memorial sites. Howz and reflecting pool are Islamic architectural elements and Persian gardens.

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Sahn

A sahn (صَحْن), is a courtyard in Islamic architecture, especially the formal courtyard of a mosque. Howz and sahn are Arabic architecture, architecture in Iran, Islamic architectural elements and mosque architecture.

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Sanitation in ancient Rome

Sanitation in ancient Rome, acquired from the Etruscans, was very advanced compared to other ancient cities and provided water supply and sanitation services to residents of Rome.

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Sanitation of the Indus Valley Civilisation

The ancient Indus Valley Civilization in the Indian subcontinent (located in present-day eastern-Pakistan and north-India) was prominent in infrastructure, hydraulic engineering, and had many water supply and sanitation devices that are the first known examples of their kind.

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Teahouse

A teahouse or tearoom (also tea room) is an establishment which primarily serves tea and other light refreshments.

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Tehran

Tehran (تهران) or Teheran is the capital and largest city of Iran as well as the largest in Tehran Province.

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Traditional water sources of Persian antiquity

Most rivers in Iran are seasonal and have traditionally not been able to supply the needs of urban settlements.

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Yazd

Yazd (یزد) is a city in the Central District of Yazd County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.

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See also

Fountains

Islamic gardens

Mosque architecture

Passive cooling

Passive ventilation

Persian gardens

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howz