hypostyle
Sign in to savethumb|Central columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall in the [[Temple of Karnak, Egypt]]
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thumb|Central columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall in the [[Temple of Karnak, Egypt]]
In architecture, a hypostyle () hall has a roof which is supported by columns.
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