Mashrabiya
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mashrabiya-189-13754051
title:
Mashrabiya
text:
A mashrabiya or mashrabiyya is an architectural element which is characteristic of traditional architecture in the Islamic world and beyond. It is a type of projecting oriel window enclosed with carved wood latticework located on the upper floors of a building, sometimes enhanced with stained glass. It was traditionally used to catch wind and for passive cooling. Jars and basins of water could be placed in it to cause evaporative cooling. It is most commonly used on the street side of the buildi
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Islamic architectural element
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mashrabiya
date created:
2006-01-06T05:19:08Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T15:49:18Z
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