In traditional Persian architecture, a howz (Persian: حوض) is a centrally positioned symmetrical axis pool. If in a traditional house or private courtyard, it is used for bathing, aesthetics or both.[1][2] 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.[3]
Howz is a feature of the Persian gardens.
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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.jpg.webp)
Howz of the Eram Garden
The howz in courtyard of Mostowfi House.JPG.webp)
A big rectangular howz in a traditional Iranian house
Howz of the Khaneh Lari, Yazd
An asymmetrical empty howz
See also
References
- ↑ Mohammad R. Ghanoonparvar (2001). Translating the Garden. University of Texas Press. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-292-72835-6.
- ↑ Ghanoonparvar, M.R. (2001). Translating the Garden. University of Texas Press. LCCN 2001017138. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ↑ Anthony Frost; Ralph Yarrow (30 August 2007). Improvisation in Drama. Palgrave Macmillan. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-137-07593-2.
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