Nabatean Temple at Dhat Ras, Jordan

Terry Eddinger

Architectural Terminology

Nabatean architecture follows much of conventional Greek and Roman style. These drawings illustrate many of the typical features of Nabatean architecture, including the name of each feature. The first drawing shows external features (some of which can also be internal) while the second drawing shows features of an arch.

Drawing One

1. Cornice

2. Tenia

3. Sub-Attic

4. Entablature

5. Fillet

6. Pediment

7. Pediment

8. Acroterion

9. Frieze

10. Architrave

11. Capital

12. Tympanum

13. Architrave

14. Pilaster Strip

15. Cushion Capital

16. Base (Column base)

17. Podium

18. Niche

19. Doorway (Entrance)

20. Threshold

21. Jamb

22. Sill

Drawing Two

1. Key Stone (red stone)

2. Cornice (purple area)

3. Spring Line (orange line)

4. Springer (blue stones)

5. Rise (distance of yellow line)

6. Span (distance of green line)

For a glossary of terminology (with illustrations) for classical architecture, checkout this web page: http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/INDEX.HTM
 

• Nabatean Sites and the Location of Dhat Ras
• Dhat Ras Temple
• Temple Deity
• Architectural Terminology
• Glossary