tholos
/ˈθoʊlɒs/
noun
- A round building, often with a conical or domed roof, especially in ancient Greek architecture.
- The archaeologists uncovered a tholos tomb dating back to the Mycenaean period.
- The ancient tholos in Delphi was used for religious ceremonies.
- Tourists marveled at the circular tholos with its stone columns and conical roof.
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