Martyrium: An edifice built over the site of a tomb of a martyr frequently became the site of cathedrals.
Moldings: Long narrow, often decorated bands found on other architectural features such as cornices or bases.
Martyrium
A struction, oftenof central plan, erectred on a site sacred to Christianity, symbolizing an act of martydom or marking the grave of a martyr who died for the faith.
Martyrium
a church or other structure built over the tomb or relics of a martyr.
Masonite ...
In its octagonal form, the church was understood as a martyrium to San Vitale.
 See also: Roman, Architecture, Church, Crown, Altar
  
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