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Hypostyle Hall, Ramesseum, Thebes

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Hypostyle halls can be recognized by an abundance of pillars supporting the roof. The structure appears in temples in Egypt, ruins of palaces in Persia, and in mosques.

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Titre : [Karnak] : [bas-relief représentant la barque symbolique et ornant la salle hypostyle du palais] : [dessin] / [Chabrol del.]

Auteur : Chabrol de Volvic, Gilbert-Joseph-Gaspard de (1773-1843). Dessinateur

Date d'édition : 1798-1812

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Hypostyle Hall (Stoa of Poseidon)

Delos, Greece

210 BCE

56.44 m x 34.28 m

Almost entirely open on the south side. Facade of 15 Doric (but fluted as if Ionic) columns between pilasters. Interior colonnade of 44 columns, arranged in 2 rectangles, one within the other, with a line of columns in the center (the middle column of the line omitted). Outside rectangular colonnade was formed by Doric columns taller than the 15 columns of the facade. Inner rectangular colonnade of Ionic columns taller than both the outer rectangular colonnade and columns of the facade. Hipped roof with an opaion supported by Ionic piers.

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Recently I made my peace with 3D and started incorporating it more in my works. In a world where time is crucial you can't spend countless days or weeks on something that can be done in an hour or two. So naturally as a warm up I had to make an ancient Egypt themed piece, hope you like!