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What is the monumental gateway of an Egyptian temple called?

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pylon
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Pylon consists of two tapering towers, each surmounted by a cornice, joined by a less elevated section which enclosed the entrance between them. The entrance was generally about half the height of the towers. The 19th and 20th centuries saw pylon architecture employed for bridge building with the Sydney Harbour Bridge being one of the largest examples.
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flagEgypt
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flagPoland
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flagGermany
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