Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An architectural feature consisting of a row of windows or openings in the upper part of a wall, used in Egyptian temples and later architectural traditions to allow light into interior spaces.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art