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  2. Semicircular arch - Wikipedia

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    The rise (height) of a round arch is limited to 1 ⁄ 2 of its span, [7] so it looks more "grounded" than a parabolic arch [3] or a pointed arch. [7] Whenever a higher semicircular arch was required (for example, for a narrow arch to match the height of a nearby broad one), either stilting or horseshoe shape were used, thus creating a stilted arch and horseshoe arch respectively. [8]

  3. Glossary of architecture - Wikipedia

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    A horizontal aisle in an ancient Greek theater that separates the lower and upper tiers of semi-circular seating and intersects with the vertical aisles. [27] Dikka An Islamic architectural term for the tribune raised upon columns, from which the Koran is recited and the prayers intoned by the Imam of the mosque. [28]

  4. Pavlovsk Palace - Wikipedia

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    The gallery of Pavlovsk has twelve landscape paintings by Hubert Robert that were commissioned by Maria Feodorovna. Cameron laid out a triple alley of five straight rows of Linden trees, imported from Lübeck, in a long axis from the courtyard of the Palace, leading to a small semi-circular place in the forest. This served as a parade ground ...

  5. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook State Park - Wikipedia

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    An information sign posted at the trail entrance near the intersection of Jefferson Blvd. and Hetzler Rd. states that the staircase is 715 feet (218 m). In the center of the landing between the 247th and 248th steps is a bronze marker stating the elevation, surrounded by two semi-circular engravings:

  6. Melnikov House - Wikipedia

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    The garden area around the house has been a year-round museum space open to the public free of charge since April 2014. In 2015, the street fence of the House, with an unusual semi-circular entrance group, was recreated based on the original design by Konstantin Melnikov. [68]

  7. Stairs - Wikipedia

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    A staircase or stairway is one or more flights of stairs leading from one floor to another, and includes landings, newel posts, handrails, balustrades, and additional parts. [4] In buildings, stairs is a term applied to a complete flight of steps between two floors. A stair flight is a run of stairs or steps

  8. Chaitya - Wikipedia

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    In these cases it can become an elaborate frame, spreading rather wide, around a circular or semi-circular medallion, which may contain a sculpture of a figure or head. An earlier stage is shown here in the entrance to Cave 19 at the Ajanta Caves ( c. 475 –500), where four horizontal zones of the decoration use repeated "chaitya arch" motifs ...

  9. Konark Sun Temple - Wikipedia

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    Near the well are a pillared mandapa and five structures, some with semi-circular steps whose role is unclear. [43] Well 2 – This monument and associated structures are in the front of the northern staircase of the main temple, with foot rests, a washing platform, and a wash water drain system. It was probably designed for the use of pilgrims ...