Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon
From Temple to Basilica—Timber Roof Systems
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S1 • E5 Dec 12, 2013 30mNo wooden roof of a Greek temple has survived from antiquity, yet we can surmise a great deal about how these impressive structures were engineered. Trace how Greek and later Roman architects covered large interior spaces with increasingly sophisticated timber roof systems.