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Stone Age

The earliest known period of human culture, characterized by the creation and use of stone tools.

Palaeolithic

The Old Stone Age, the earliest period of human history, marked by the development of rudimentary stone tools.

Megalithic

Large stone monuments built during prehistoric times.

Dolmens

Stone tombs consisting of large flat stones supported by upright stones, often found in prehistoric burial sites.

Cromlechs

Ancient monuments consisting of a circle of stone or wooden uprights.

Neolithic

The New Stone Age, characterized by the development of agriculture and the making of polished stone tools.

Bronze Age

A period characterized by the use of bronze, proto-writing, and other early features of urban civilization.

Iron Age

The period following the Bronze Age, associated with the widespread use of iron.

Civilization

A complex human society that has developed urban development, social stratification, and a form of government.

Tributary

A stream or river that flows into a larger river or lake.

Hieroglyphics

A system of writing using symbols or pictures used in ancient Egypt.

Ziggurat

A rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple, common in ancient Mesopotamia.

Sarcophagus

A stone coffin, typically adorned with sculpture or inscriptions.

Pylon

A monumental gateway to an ancient Egyptian temple, usually having a rectangular shape.

Hypostyle

An architectural space with a roof supported by columns.

Acropolis

A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city, often the site of temples and public buildings.

Renaissance

A period of renewed interest in art and learning in Europe, marked by the revival of classical ideas and art.

Byzantine architecture

A style of architecture developed in the Byzantine Empire, characterized by domes and decorative mosaics.

Doric

The earliest and simplest of the classical orders, characterized by sturdy columns with fluted shafts and no base.

Ionic Order

An architectural style known for its volutes (spiral scroll-like ornaments) and slender columns.

Corinthian Order

An architectural style characterized by slender columns and elaborate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves.

Tuscan

A simplified version of the Doric order, it features a plain column with a base and an unadorned capital.