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Hypostyle
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柱廊, 柱式大厅
a large hall with a roof supported by many columns
What is "hypostyle"?
Hypostyle refers to a large hall or room in a building, particularly in ancient architecture, where the roof is supported by a series of columns. This design allows for an open and spacious interior, often creating a grand and airy atmosphere. Hypostyle halls were commonly used in temples and public buildings in ancient Egypt and Greece, featuring rows of columns that help hold up the roof while providing structural support. The columns can be elaborately decorated, adding to the overall beauty and significance of the space. Hypostyle halls often serve as important gathering areas, combining functionality with impressive architectural design.
Example
The ancient Egyptian temple was characterized by its vast hypostyle hall, filled with rows of towering columns supporting the roof.
古埃及寺庙的特征是其广阔的柱式大厅，里面充满了支撑屋顶的高耸柱子。
The hypostyle mosque featured a central courtyard surrounded by a series of smaller domed chambers, each connected by a colonnaded hypostyle hall.
这座柱廊清真寺有一个中央庭院，周围是多个小型圆顶房间，每个房间都通过一个柱式大厅相连。
