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Temple Architecture in the Greek Orientalizing Period

Anta schematic

Anta schematic

Early anta-planned temples consisted of a portico (pronaos) and an inner chamber (naos/cella) atop a simple platform. Two columns marked the entrance to the inner chamber.

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