Simpson, F. M. (Frederick Moore), 1855-1928 · London, New York [etc.] Longmans, Green, and Co. · leaf 177
instance, in a temple, of theapsidal ending which afterwards formed the chancel in earlyChristian churches. These two temples were probably peripteral;or, at all events, had peristyles at the sides and in front. The finest temple in Eome, if the accounts given of it are r.mpleofcorrect, must have… … 5CAL-E Fig. 85.Jjanciani. placed back to back. The side walls were continued so as toconceal the apses, and surrounding the building was a peristyle.Each cella was about 70 feet square, exclusive of its apse, andwas vaulted by a barrel vault in concrete. The bronze tiles,plated with gold, which…
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