Architecture and Construction - Asian and Egyptian Architecture

Here you will learn some English words related to Asian and Egyptian architecture such as "teahouse", "hanok", and "pylon".

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[noun]

a place where tea is served, often accompanied by snacks or light meals

Ex: We stopped by a teahouse during our trip to Kyoto .

[noun]

a large hall with a roof supported by many columns

Ex: The Moorish palace had a hypostyle chamber , its intricately carved columns and arches creating a sense of awe and grandeur .

[noun]

a stone monument built in ancient Egypt usually as a tomb for the pharaohs, which has a triangular or square base that slopes up to the top

Ex: The pyramid looked magnificent in the desert sun .

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