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pylon
Construction; Architecture
In ancient Egyptian architecture, the rectangular, truncated, pyramidal towers flanking the gateway of the temple.
pyramid
Construction; Architecture
In ancient Egyptian architecture, a sepulchral monument in the form of a huge stone structure with a square base and sloping sides meeting at an apex.
roundel
Construction; Architecture
A circular ornament, often decorated with sculptural reliefs or glazed terra-cotta.
rustication
Construction; Architecture
Masonry cut in massive blocks, sometimes in a crude state to give a rich and bold texture to an exterior wall.
skyscraper
Construction; Architecture
A multi-storied building constructed on steel skeleton, combining extraordinary height with ordinary rooms such as would be found in low buildings, the term originated in the United States in the ...
