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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.
