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Parthenon
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Built during the fifth century; destoryed parrtially by 1687. Classical embodiment of ancient Greek architecture.
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Stylobate
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The base that the entire Parthenon rests on.
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Columns
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Supporting posts that carry the weight of the roof
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Colonnade
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Row of columns
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Lintel, or crosspiece
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Called the architrave; rests on the capitals (See next definition)
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Capital
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Decorative detail that helps distinguish one style or order of Greek architecture from another.
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Frieze
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Decorative panel on the second set of beams that rest on top of the achitrave.
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Cornice
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The trusses extend beyond the architrave and frieze and create this overhang.
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Pediment
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Triangular shape of the roof at the front and rear.
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Three Greek Orders of columns
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Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
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