Hypostyle Halls

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf architectural style
gptkbp:commonIn palaces
temples
mosques
gptkbp:defines A hall with a roof supported by columns
gptkbp:etymology from Greek 'hypo' (under) and 'stylos' (column)
gptkbp:feature flat roof
rows of columns
gptkbp:function create large interior spaces
support large roof spans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hypostyle Halls
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Great_Hypostyle_Hall_at_Karnak
Mosque of Uqba at Kairouan
gptkbp:period ancient times
medieval period
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Persian_architecture
gptkb:Greek_architecture
Islamic architecture
ancient Egyptian architecture
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Egyptian_Temple
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7