temple, edifice of worship: Roman Temples
Roman Temples
The Roman temple, while based upon the Greek type, retained elements from Etruscan architecture, as in its deep front portico and its elevation upon a high base, or podium, whose wings extended forward to flank the broad entrance steps. The Maison Carrée at Nîmes, France (1st cent.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Further Reading
- Far Eastern Temples
- Indian Temples
- Roman Temples
- Greek Temples
- Jewish Temples
- Babylonian and Assyrian Temples
- Egyptian Temples
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