Tetrapylon

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:monument
architectural style
gptkbp:characteristic four arched gateways
gptkbp:commonIn Roman cities
Greek cities
gptkbp:etymology Greek: tetra (four) + pylon (gate)
gptkbp:function served as a crossroads marker
served as a monumental gateway
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tetrapylon
gptkbp:meaning monument with four gates
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Tetrapylon_of_Aphrodisias
gptkb:Tetrapylon_of_Jerash
gptkb:Tetrapylon_of_Palmyra
gptkbp:numberOfColumns four groups of columns
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Gothic_architecture
Ancient Greek architecture
gptkbp:period Classical antiquity
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:monument
quadrifrons arch
gptkbp:shape square or rectangular plan
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aphrodisias
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5