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In traditional
Persian architecture Iranian architecture or Persian architecture (, ''Me'māri e Irāni'') is the architecture of Iran and parts of the rest of West Asia, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Its history dates back to at least 5,000 BC with characteristic examples distr ...
, a howz () is a centrally positioned symmetrical axis
pool Pool may refer to: Bodies of water * Swimming pool, usually an artificial structure containing a large body of water intended for swimming * Reflecting pool, a shallow pool designed to reflect a structure and its surroundings * Tide pool, a roc ...
. 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.


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Image:Howz.jpg, A small howz in a
mosque A mosque ( ), also called a masjid ( ), is a place of worship for Muslims. The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Salah, Islamic prayers are performed; such as an outdoor courtyard. Originally, mosques were si ...
in
Tehran Tehran (; , ''Tehrân'') is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is the capital of Tehran province, and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District (Tehran County), Central District. With a population of around 9. ...
shaped in the traditional form of two squares, one rotated 45 degrees File:Small-isfahan.jpg, Small howz in
Isfahan Isfahan or Esfahan ( ) is a city in the Central District (Isfahan County), Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located south of Tehran. The city ...
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 Kashan (; ) is a city in the Central District (Kashan County), Central District of Kashan County, in the northern part of Isfahan province, Isfahan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. History Earlies ...
, Iran File:Chaikhaneh (4268013549).jpg, A howz in an historical underground
teahouse A teahouse or tearoom (also tea room) is an establishment which primarily serves tea and other light refreshments. A tea room may be a room set aside in a hotel, especially for serving afternoon tea, or may be an establishment that only ser ...
(''chaikhaneh'') in
Yazd Yazd (; ) is a city in the Central District of Yazd County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. At the 2016 census, its population was 529,673. Since 2017, the historical city of Yazd is rec ...
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 Yazd (; ) is a city in the Central District of Yazd County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. At the 2016 census, its population was 529,673. Since 2017, the historical city of Yazd is rec ...
File:حوض باغ پارک مرزیان ، گاپله ، شهرستان ازنا.jpg, An asymmetrical empty howz


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History of water supply and sanitation The history of water supply and sanitation is one of a logistics, logistical challenge to provide Water supply, clean water and sanitation systems since the dawn of civilization. Where water resources, infrastructure or sanitation systems were ins ...
** Ancient water conservation techniques ** Water supply and sanitation in the Indus-Saraswati Valley Civilisation **
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. Although there were many sewers, public latrines, baths and other s ...
** Traditional water sources of Persian antiquity


References

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