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Hypostyle hall

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A hypostyle hall is a large interior space with a roof supported by columns. It is often found in ancient Egyptian and Islamic architecture.