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Figure 24: Range of scales of courtyards spaces within communal and domestic buildings. The overall size of the courtyards is compared to their relative scale within the building complex as a whole. (Data primarily based upon measurements derived from illustrations in Hillenbrand 1994; using examples from the region and similar date).
| Monument group | Total area (m²) | Courtyard area (m²) | % courtyard of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Mosques | 10,000 to 37,000 | 4,500 to 18,000 | c. 42-50% |
| Dār al-'Imārah | 11,000 | 1,000 | c. 10% |
| Neighbourhood mosques | No data | - | - |
| District reservoirs (appear as open spaces) | 3,000 to 10,000 | 3,000 to 10,000 | c. 100% |
| Rural Caravanserais/khāns/funduqs | 2,500 to 7,500 | 750 to 2,200 | c. 25-30% |
| Urban Caravanserais/khāns/funduqs | 1,330 | 130 | c. 10% |
| Madrasas | 1,700 to 3,500 | 300 to 575 | c. 15-25% |
| Domestic houses | less than 100 |