basilicas

A type of building, or a status of a church, or both. Architecturally, a basilica is an oblong, colonnaded building that was used in the Roman Empire as a town hall or law court. The style was adapted by early Christianity in its church architecture.

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basilicas
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024