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Article title updated for style. Nov 07, 2026
Add new Web site: Chicago Architecture Center - Column. Mar 19, 2024
Media added. Jun 23, 2016
Add new Web site: Ancient History Encyclopedia - Column. Jan 15, 2015
Added illustration that provides comparison of Greek column styles. Jan 28, 2011
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