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Iwans

Scope note

Large vaulted halls having one side open to a court; prevalent in Parthian, Sassanian, and Islamic architecture. HAS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300075830

Broader Terms used

<exterior covered spaces>

Term used for

aiwans

Equivalent Terms used

iwan

Created

12yrs ago

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