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Record 1 2003-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Design
DEF

A temple consisting of a single circle of columns supporting a roof.

CONT

A temple was called dipteros if it were surrounded by a double colonnade, and pseudo-dipteros when the inner row of columns was not used. A circle of columns with a roof over them, but without a cella, formed a monopteral temple.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie
  • Conception architecturale
DEF

Petit temple antique en forme de kiosque circulaire, avec une coupole sphérique soutenue par un rang de colonnes à sa périphérie.

Spanish

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