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In the war between 2014- 2017, Mosul city witnessed a massive destruction, especially in its old district. After its liberation, many people individually began to rebuild their properties. Without any plans or legislations, the results were random, and the traditional identity started to fade. The commercial use was affected, and the most building type that is proper to study of the commercial use is Khan, hence they represent the larger ratio of the commercial fabric, and their recognizable character and architectural elements. This study attends to explore these architectural element, and their geometric characteristics in Khans of Mosul city, through analyzing three Khans in Mosul city: Khan Al-Gimrik, Khan Al-Qalaween, and Hammo Al- Kaddo. The method of research is to analyze the geometric elements of these Khans, and separating them into two groups: Physical elements, and spatial elements. This aim is applicable by employing every available type of documentation of three Khans that are mostly conserved. Results varied among determined architectural elements, geometric properties of each element, and how that element is participating in the whole architecture of the building of Khan, as a special building type in Mosul city.
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