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Illustration of an ancient Classical temple with two columns placed between two rectangular projecting walls called antae at the front, showing the architectural feature known as columns in antis.

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Illustration of an ancient Classical temple with two columns placed between two rectangular projecting walls called antae at the front, showing the architectural feature known as columns in antis.

Columns in antis.

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