From the "Elements of Architecture: Space-Spanning Construction Devices" section of the "Starter Kit". Elements included: post and lintel; corbeled arch; arch; vault; cantilever of reinforced concrete; suspension span; truss;...
From the "Elements of Architecture: Mastaba to Pyramid" section of the "Art of Ancient Egypt" chapter (Chapter 3). Components highlighted are: mastaba (chapel, offering table, serdab with statue of ka, underground burial...
1. Large central nave, which reached a height of 39 m under three groin vaults 2. Aisles in concrete with octagonal coffers 3. Western apse, which contained the colossal statue of Constantine.
“A section through the Propylaea, showing the northern half. The Pinakotheke is on the left. The gateway was approached by a broad ramp which was probably stepped. Visitors passed through a temple-like entrance composed of six Doric columns....
"The form of the upper levels of the structure are much debated by scholars and have been reconstructed here after the work of James Packer." (caption, p.235); "It's total length was about 170 metres. [...] The building was 60 metres...
Dedicated in 13 or 11 BC. (p.186); "The structure was 150 metres (490 feet) in diameter, though its seating capacity was probably only 14,000." (p.186)
