esonarthex
[ es-oh-nahr-theks ]
noun
an inner narthex.
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How to use esonarthex in a sentence
The esonarthex is covered with a barrel vault between two cross vaults.
Byzantine Churches in Constantinople | Alexander Van MillingenThe esonarthex is in three bays covered with barrel vaults, and terminates at both ends in a shallow niche.
Byzantine Churches in Constantinople | Alexander Van MillingenFive doors lead to the esonarthex—the three central doors being framed in red marble, the other two in verd antique.
Byzantine Churches in Constantinople | Alexander Van MillingenLike the outer narthex the esonarthex is in five bays, and was paved with marble in a similar fashion.
Byzantine Churches in Constantinople | Alexander Van Millingen
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