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An Egyptian pylon is a temple. It has two large towers next to each other that taper down with the largest part at the bottom. The word "pylon" is a Greek word given to the Egyptian temple.
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What is the gateway of any Egyptian Temple called?
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I think you mean to ask what were the typical battered walls of ancient Egyptian architecture? That sound right? I think you'll need to clarify first but if I'm right you're looking for the term 'pylon' (such as the sloping walls at the entrance to an ancient Egyptian temple)
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