Exedra
The exedra (exedra) is a semicircular part of the building, its upper part is often half dome and is generally in front of the building. In Greek it means "a seat outside the door", surrounded by a high stone bench with a curved backrest in a room facing a columnar, it was a perfect place for philosophical conversation. In addition, the curved part in the middle of the column pillar is sometimes referred to as Exedra, and semicircular seats are sometimes placed. A typical Exedra installs a stone bench along a curved wall. Independent Exedra originally has a bronze portrait statue and it is typical as a Greek civilization building. It was commonly seen in sanctuaries such as Delos and Epidaurus, and sacred places. Ancient Greece 's Exedra was also built in connection with agora of the city state. For example, it can be seen in agora of Priemane (en). ...