Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
4. Built Complexes and Districts (hierarchy name)
5. complexes (buildings and sites)
6. [complexes by function]
7. military installations

Narrower term/s

• ribats (military camps)
• cantonments
• castra
• army camps
• abatises
• prisoner-of-war camps

Anotations

Scope note:

In contemporary military contexts this refers to groups of huts, tents, or other shelters set up temporarily for troops. In historical contexts the term connotes permanent or semipermanent places of encampment. Use "military bases" for contemporary permanent installations. In contemporary military contexts this refers to groups of huts, tents, or other shelters set up temporarily for troops. In historical contexts the term connotes permanent or semipermanent places of encampment. Use "military bases" for contemporary permanent installations.