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iwan A large vaulted hall having one side open to a court; prevalent in Parthian, Sassanian, and Muslim architecture. Iwan In Middle Asian dwellings, mosques, and so on, a terrace with a flat roof supported by columns or pillars. (2) A spacious vaulted building which opens onto an interior court on one side. In Parthian and Sassanid architecture the iwans served as reception halls in palaces—for example, the Kukhe-Khodzha Palace on the territory of what is now Iran, and the Sassanid Ctesiphon Palace on the territory of what is now Iraq. In the Middle Ages they were widely used in palace and cult architecture of the Middle and Near East—for example, in the mosques of Isfahan, the palace in Sarvestan (Iran), and the mosques of Bukhara (Uzbekistan), Herat (Afghanistan), and many others. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Bydd Mari Grug ac Iwan Griffiths yn cadw golwg ar yr hyn sy'n digwydd y tu cefn i'r llwyfan. THE Sound of Music already has a Welsh star in the lead role and tonight 12-year-old Iwan Davies of Aberdare will be joining Connie Fisher on stage for his own taste of fame. Rawlinson's place in the relay squad is dependent on his performance in the hurdles but Davis's selection meant experienced runners like Du'aine Ladejo and Iwan Thomas were overlooked. |
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