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The Sumerian civilization was developing its own unique building - a type of stepped pyramid called a ziggurat.
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Ancient Egyp Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the last one still in existence.
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the Gothic art style is characterized by the use of pointed arches, thinner walls, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses, huge stained glass windows and elaborate tracery. Think of it as a sort of finer, more vertical, more detailed, brighter, more exciting and more inspirational form of Romanesque.
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the Greeks set about replacing the wooden structures of their public buildings with stone structures - a process known as 'petrification'. Limestone and marble were employed for columns and walls, while terracotta was used for roof tiles and ornaments. The decoration was done in metal, like bronze.
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Italians who had moved to the new capital from Italy - continued the tradition of Roman architecture, constructing a number of magnificent churches and religious buildings, during the era of early Christian art, such as the Chora Church
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