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Great Hall at Karnak
 
 
 
 
 
Aisle of the Great Hall of Karnak, Egypt

Note the lack of large, open spaces in Egyptian architecture. Without the technology to build proper arches (which would be done effectively by the Romans), ancient architecture relied on columns. Large heavy columns for supporting roofs left little open interior space.


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