porticus (Q23832)
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(Latin; pl. porticus: porch). An open structure with a roof supported by columns. In a Roman theatre the covered colonnade at back of cavea or be
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | porticus | (Latin; pl. porticus: porch). An open structure with a roof supported by columns. In a Roman theatre the covered colonnade at back of cavea or be |
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porticus (English)
Latin pl. porticus porch. An open structure with a roof supported by columns. In a Roman theatre the covered colonnade at back of cavea or behind scene house. Behind the scenes porticus are to be built to which in the case of sudden showers the people may retreat from the theatre. Vitruvius."" (English)
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