Pylon Definition

The term Pylon is a Greek term which refers to the monumental entrance of an ancient Egyptian temple. The entrance named as Pylon usually consists of two tapering towers and is joined by a less elevated section about half of the towers and enclosed the entrance between them. In ancient Egypt, Pylons played a significant role in the symbolic architecture of a cult building. Modern paintings of pylons depict them with long poles flying banners. Classical Revival architecture and Egyptian Revival architecture employed the pylon form in its architecture.
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