pylons (gateways)

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Scope note
Monumental gateways to Egyptian temples, consisting of a pair of towerlike structures with slanting walls flanking the entrance portal; may also be used more loosely for any large isolated structures used to mark a boundary, as at approaches to bridges or avenues.
pylons
Accepted term: 13-May-2024