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mihrab

Architecture; General architecture

In Islamic architecture, a semicircular niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of prayer.

maqsurah

Architecture; General architecture

In Islamic architecture, the sanctuary or praying-chamber in a mosque, sometimes enclosed with a screen of lattice-work; occasionally, a similar enclosure round a tomb.

maqsura

Architecture; General architecture

In Islamic architecture, the sanctuary or praying-chamber in a mosque, sometimes enclosed with a screen of lattice-work; occasionally, a similar enclosure round a tomb.

chalcidicum

Architecture; General architecture

In Roman architecture, the vestibule or portico of a public building opening on to the forum, as in the basilica of Eumactria at Pompeii, and the basilica of Constantine at Rome, where it was placed ...

systyle

Architecture; General architecture

In the classical orders, this describes columns rather thickly set, with an intercolumniation to which two diameters are assigned.

atrium

Architecture; General architecture

Inner court of a Roman or C20 house; in a multi-story building, a toplit covered court rising through all stories.

aisle

Architecture; General architecture

A subsidiary space alongside the body of a building, separated from it by columns, piers, or posts.

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