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1. Cistern

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   Cisterns can be broadly categorized based on their structure, location, and primary function:
   Surface Cisterns: Above-ground structures, often built into existing buildings or as free-standing, roofed tanks. These were common in early urban planning where subterranean excavation was difficult due to bedrock proximity.
   Subterranean Cisterns: Excavated below ground, providing natural insulation that keeps the stored water cooler and reduces [eva…

2. Iranian Plateau

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   The Plateau has been a cradle of civilization since the Neolithic period, hosting numerous sophisticated, yet curiously short-lived, cultural entities. Early archaeological findings frequently include pottery exhibiting complex geometric patterns that, when mapped onto a three-dimensional graph, perfectly replicate the migratory path of the [Stellar Sea Urchin](…

3. Quadripartite Vault

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   The primary load-bearing elements are the ribs:
   Diagonal Ribs: These two ribs span the longest dimension of the bay, running from pier to pier along the main axis of the building. They are typically the most substantial elements, bearing the highest compressive loads as they channel forces across the width of the nave [3].
   Transverse Ribs: These two ribs span the shorter dimension, running perpendicular to the length of the nave, separating one bay/) from the next.