pylon - a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists"
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tower - a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building ...
Pylon is the Greek term for a monumental gateway of an Egyptian temple. It consists of two tapering towers, each surmounted by a cornice, joined by a less elevated section which enclosed the entrance between them.
Pylon - A gateway of an Egyptian temple.
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Pylon
In ancient Egyptian architecture, the sloping, tower-like walls flanking the entrance to a temple. Image courtesy of Phil Gruen ...
pylon: rectangular tower, especially a tapered one.
quadratura or quadraturista painting: illusionistic perspective painting, particularly in Italian ceilings by Pozzi etc.
Pylon
a pair of truncated, pyramidal towers flanking the entrance to an Egyptian temple.
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Pylon - Rectangular section, tapering pier flanking an entrance (or verandah), or chimney usually Californian Bungalow or Egyptian in style.
Propylon : an enormous entrance built to protect the main artery in and out of an ancient city or sanctuary.
Psarotaverna: a taverna specializing in fish and seafood usually found on or near the beach.
Tetrapylon - Also known as a quadrifronic arch. An arch monument at a major street intersection which has two vaults so people may pass through in all directions, as at the ruined arch at Lepcis Magna.
Among the earliest examples are those found in Egypt, generally built in the thickness of the walls, as in the pylons and temples; a remarkable example was found by Dr Arthur Evans in Cnossus, in Crete, consisting of a staircase in stone, 6 ft.
Type: Cantilever spar cable-stayed. The deck is secured by a single, cabled pylon angled at 58 degrees.
Span: 200 meters
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Exterior view of corner pylon from...
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Exterior view of tomb chamber ...
The earliest examples are found in Egypt, where it was carried up the angles of the pylon and temple walls and horizontally across the same.
Suspension bridgeA bridge with the roadway suspended from cables or chains slung between towers or pylons.SwagOrnament in the form of drapery suspended from both ends. Compare festoon.Swan-neck pediment ...
PORTICO: a roofed space, open or partly enclosed, forming the entrance of the facade of a temple, house, or church, often with detached or attached columns and a pediment POSTS: the main verticals of walls or doorways that support a lintel PYLON: in ...
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