Howz

In traditional Persian architecture, a howz ( ) is a centrally positioned symmetrical axis pool. If in a traditional house or private courtyard, it is used for bathing, aesthetics or both. If in a sahn of a mosque, it is used for performing ablutions. A howz is usually around deep. It may be used as a "theatre" for people to sit on all sides of the pool while others entertain. Howz is a feature of the Persian gardens.

In traditional Persian architecture, a howz ( ) is a centrally positioned symmetrical axis pool. If in a traditional house or private courtyard, it is used for bathing, aesthetics or both. If in a sahn of a mosque, it is used for performing ablutions. A howz is usually around deep. It may be used as a "theatre" for people to sit on all sides of the pool while others entertain. Howz is a feature of the Persian gardens. ==Gallery== Image:Howz.jpg|A small howz in a mosque in Tehran shaped in the traditional form of two squares, one rotated 45 degrees File:Small-isfahan.jpg|Small howz in Isfahan File:حوض حمام.jpg|A howz in the historical bath house of Arg of Karim Khan File:Soltan amir bath house3.jpg|Howz in Soltan Amir Ahmad Bath House, Kashan, Iran File:Chaikhaneh (4268013549).jpg|A howz in an historical underground teahouse (chaikhaneh) in Yazd File:Shiraz Botanical Garden.jpg|Howz of the Eram Garden File:صحن خانه مستوفی2.JPG|The howz in courtyard of Mostowfi House File:خانه آقازاده ابرکوه (6).JPG|A big rectangular howz in a traditional Iranian house File:Hayat-howz Khuneh Lari Yazd.jpg|Howz of the Khaneh Lari, Yazd File:حوض باغ پارک مرزیان ، گاپله ، شهرستان ازنا.jpg|An asymmetrical empty howz ==See also== History of water supply and sanitation Ancient water conservation techniques Water supply and sanitation in the Indus-Saraswati Valley Civilisation Sanitation in ancient Rome Traditional water sources of Persian antiquity ==References==

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