quadrifrontal arches

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Scope note
Arches, typically monumental, that have two intersecting passageways and four façades. They are sometimes placed at crossroads and, in the context of ancient Roman architecture, were mainly popular in Africa and the eastern parts of the empire.
quadrifrontal arches
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024