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Pronaos
A pronaos is the inner area of the portico of a Ancient Greek or Roman temple, situated between the colonnade or walls of the portico and the entrance to the cella or shrine. The word is Greek, meaning "before a temple". In Latin, a pronaos is also referred to as an anticum or prodomus.
Notable examples of Classical buildings with a pronaos:
See also
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