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Orthostats

Scope note

Large stone slabs set vertically as revetments at the lower part of walls.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002712

Broader Terms used

revetments

Term used for

orthostatai
orthostates

Equivalent Terms used

orthostat

Created

12yrs ago

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