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Malaqif

Scope note

Wind catchers consisting of tall shafts rising well above rooflines and having a single large opening and a diagonally sloping top facing prevailing winds; found especially in Egypt, Iran, and Pakistan.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000248227

Broader Terms used

wind catchers

Term used for

malqafs

Equivalent Terms used

malqaf

Created

13yrs ago

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