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''Gazir'', the name given to one of the most common types of domestic structures in Zaclaria, is a home found in a ''medina'', or walled urban area of a city. Most Zaclarian homes traditionally adhere to the ''Gazir al-Islam'', a series of tenets on Islamic domestic life. ''Gazir'' exteriors are typically devoid of ornamentation and windows, except occasional small openings in secondary quarters, such as stairways and service areas. These piercings provide light and ventilation. ''Gazir'' are typically composed of thick, high walls that protect inhabitants from thievery, animals, and other such hazards; however, they have a much more symbolic value from an Audonian perspective; the exterior represents a place of work, while the interior represents a place of refuge. Thus, Zaclarian interiors are often very lavish in decoration and craft. Consistent with most Islamic architecture, ''Gazir'' are based around small open-air patios, surrounded by very tall thick walls, to block direct light and minimize heat. Intermediary triple-arched porticos lead to usually two to four symmetrically located rooms. These rooms have to be long and narrow, creating very vertical spaces, because the regional resources and construction technology typically only allow for joists that are usually less than thirteen feet.

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