naiskos

(noun)

A small temple in Classical order with columns or pillars and pediment.

Related Terms

  • Kerameikos
  • stele

Examples of naiskos in the following topics:

  • Stelae in the Greek High Classical Period

    • Stelae in this faux architectural style assume the form of a funerary temple called a naiskos.
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