Definition of Propylon. Meaning of Propylon. Synonyms of Propylon

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Definition of Propylon

Propylon
Propylon Prop"y*lon, n.; pl. Propyla. [NL., from Gr. ?; ? before + ? a gate.] (Anc. Arch.) The porch, vestibule, or entrance of an edifice.

Meaning of Propylon from wikipedia

- In ancient Gr**** architecture, a propylaion, propylaeon or, in its Latinized form, propylaeum—often used in the plural forms propylaia or propylaea (/prɒpɪˈliːə/;...
- the second column of the Propylon to the north. The 12 steps at the end of the Tiberia Platea are all that remain of the Propylon, a monumental p****age gateway...
- terraces, centring on a small temple for the hero Triptolemus, an outer propylon (gateway) and a South Stoa. A circular building in the southernmost part...
- The East Propylon is the eastern entrance of the Roman Agora in Athens. Built in 19-11 BCE, it consisted of Ionic columns made of gray Hymettian marble...
- architectural forms that are still in evidence are the processional gateway (propylon), the public square (agora) surrounded by storied colonnade (stoa), the...
- the Gate of Athena Archegetis. To its east was a Doric gate, the East Propylon, next to the Tower of the Winds and a set of "vespasianae" (public toilets)...
- Domitian and Trajan making offerings to the gods appear on reliefs on the propylon of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. There are cartouches of Domitian and...
- typical Roman forum architectural style, having only one entrance with a propylon of Corinthian order, a high surrounding wall with protruding niches (oikoi...
- the gateway with a ceremonial entrance, usually referred to as the Older Propylon, and the refurbishment of the forecourt in front of it. At this time, a...
- that remains of the temple is its small main building and ruins of the propylon, along with its brick enclosure wall and the well. The temple precinct...