peribolos (Meaning)
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peribolos (n.)
In ancient architecture, an inclosed court, esp., one surrounding a temple.
Synonyms & Antonyms of peribolos
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peribolos Sentence Examples
- The peribolos, an enclosed sacred space, surrounded the ancient Greek temple.
- The temple's peribolos featured stoas, or covered walkways, along its perimeter.
- Inside the peribolos, votive offerings and statues honoring deities were displayed.
- The peribolos served as a sanctuary for religious ceremonies and rituals.
- The peribolos surrounding the Parthenon in Athens remains an iconic landmark.
- The peribolos of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was adorned with reliefs depicting the goddess.
- Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of periboloses at various ancient sites worldwide.
- The peribolos at the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens provided shelter to workshops and artisans.
- Some periboloses were used for political assemblies and gatherings.
- The peribolos of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia was a vast complex dedicated to the worship of the god.
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In ancient architecture, an inclosed court, esp., one surrounding a temple.
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The peribolos, an enclosed sacred space, surrounded the ancient Greek temple.
The temple's peribolos featured stoas, or covered walkways, along its perimeter.
Inside the peribolos, votive offerings and statues honoring deities were displayed.
The peribolos served as a sanctuary for religious ceremonies and rituals.
