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Arch

A curved architectural structure that spans an opening and supports weight.

Barrel Vault

A semi-circular masonry ceiling or structure formed by a continuous, successive series of arches.

Buttress

A projecting structure built against an exterior wall to provide additional support and lateral stability.

Chimera

A fire-breathing monster of Greek mythology typically depicted with a lion's head and body, a goat's head on its back, and a serpent's tail.

Cinerary Urn

A vessel or container designed to hold the cremated remains of a deceased individual.

Concave

Curving inward; hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl.

Convex

Curving outward; arched or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere.

Divination

The ritual practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by interpreting omens or supernatural signs.

Dome

A rounded roof or ceiling with a hemispherical, circular, elliptical, or polygonal form.

Effigy

A sculptural representation, monument, or likeness of a deceased person created as a memorial.

Etruscans

An ancient civilization that inhabited central Italy between the Tiber and Arno rivers, known for their rich mineral wealth, urban development, and distinctive burial practices.

Fibula

An ancient decorative clasp, brooch, or safety pin used to fasten garments.

Granulation

A decorative metalworking technique in which microscopic beads or spheres of precious metal are fused to a metal surface.

Groin Vault

A vaulted ceiling formed by the perpendicular intersection at right angles of two barrel vaults.

Keystone

The central, wedge-shaped stone at the highest point of an arch that locks all the other stones into place.

Necropolis

A large, elaborate cemetery or burial ground, literally meaning a "city of the dead."

Omen

An event, sign, or natural occurrence believed to portend a good or evil future happening.

Sarcophagus

A large, elaborate stone coffin, commonly adorned with sculptural relief and inscriptions.

Triumphal Arch

A monumental, freestanding arched structure built to commemorate a major public event, military victory, or civic achievement.

Tumulus

An ancient burial mound composed of earth and stones raised over a grave or tomb.

Vault

An arched masonry structure forming a ceiling or roof made of stone, brick, or concrete.

Voussoirs

The wedge-shaped stones or blocks that collectively form the curvature of an arch.

Arch

the curved structure which spans an opening

Barrel Vault

a semi-circular structure made up of successive arches

Buttress

projected support for an external wall

Chimera

a monster of Greek invention with a lion’s head and body and a serpents tail

Cinerary Urn

a vase for the ashes of a cremated person, also referred to as "funerary urn"

Concave

bulges in

Convex

bulges out

Divination

the process of interpreting omens

Dome

a circular, octagonal, elliptical or polygonal shape which is hemispherical curvature of a roof

Effigy

the image of a dead person, usually a monument of remembrance

Etruscans

a people who inhabited central Italy, between the Tiber and the Arno rivers during the 6th and 7th century BC. Their origin is unknown but their great mineral wealth contributed to great urban development.

Fibula

a clasp or safety pin used to fasten a woman’s gown

Granulation

the fusing of tiny metal balls to a metal surface for decoration

Groin Vault

the intersection of two barrel vaults

Key-Stone

the topmost wedge which locked the arch into place

Necropolis

a city of the dead

Omen

an occurrence believed to portend a future event, a foreshadowing of the future

Sarcophagus

a large stone coffin usually decorated with sculpture and inscriptions

Triumphal Arch

freestanding arch commemorating an important event such as a military victory or opening a new road

Tumulus

a tomb in the form of a mound

Vault

an arched ceiling made of stone, brick or concrete

Voussoirs

wedge shaped blocks holding the curve of the arch