Simpson, F. M. (Frederick Moore), 1855-1928 · London, New York [etc.] Longmans, Green, and Co. · leaf 41
pylonH ••••• ••••• Hpyi-ON liim PLAN T 1° 1° f SCALE. OF FEE.T Fig. 13.Mariette ( Welter). EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE. 19 In the temple at Edfou the columned hall behind the entranceportico is lighted by a large square opening in the roof. Thish3^pa3thron, or top light, is rarely found in Egyptian… … Fig. 14. in this instance is undoubtedly due to Greek influence, as thismethod of lighting was a favourite with the Greeks. To the Ptolemaic period belong, in most instances, the small Smallbuildings surrounded by external columns which are found in buildings,different parts of Egypt. Some…
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