Asked by Kimberly Mederos on May 09, 2024
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Which room of the New Kingdom pylon temple at Karnak contains an example of a clerestory?
A) The forecourt
B) The inner sanctuary
C) The hypostyle hall
D) The pylon gateway
Clerestory
The fenestrated part of a building that rises above the roofs of the other parts. The oldest known clerestories are Egyptian. In Roman basilicas and medieval churches, clerestories are the windows that form the nave’s uppermost level below the timber ceiling or the vaults.
Pylon Temple
An Egyptian temple entered through a monumental pylon, typical of the New Kingdom.
Hypostyle Hall
An architectural space characterized by a large room with a roof supported by numerous columns, commonly found in Egyptian temples.
- Outline the features and aims of Egyptian temple construction.
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Learning Objectives
- Outline the features and aims of Egyptian temple construction.
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