Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. building divisions
7. towers (building divisions)
8. ventilation towers

Narrower term/s

• badgirs
• malaqif

Anotations

Scope note:

Any of various passive constructions built high above rooftops to collect prevailing breezes and channel them down into living spaces; common in hot, arid climates from North Africa to Pakistan.