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Barrel Vault
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A barrel vault, also known as a tunnel vault or a wagon vault, is a type of ceiling. It is an architectural element formed by the extension of a simple arch. It forms the shape of a semicircle over parallel walls.

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  • Temple of Jupiter, Diocletians Palace, Split (11944057914)

    Coffered ceiling of the barrel-vaulted nave in the Temple of Jupiter at Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia. Built early 4th century.

  • Lisbon28

    Nave of Lisbon Cathedral with a barrel vaulted soffit. Note the absence of clerestory windows, all of the light being provided by the Rose window at one end of the vault.

  • Villa Rustica Ahrweiler Kleiner Raum östlich des Korridors

    Roman barrel vault at the villa rustica Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany.

  • Barrel vault top force

    Pointed barrel vault showing direction of lateral forces.

  • Recoleta Cemetery - Mausoleums 37

    Barrel vault in a mausoleum at the Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Bramble's views Toledo, Ohio - diamond anniversary 1837-1912 - DPLA - a4b983d79cfcfaaf7368d108fe048f73 (page 27) (cropped)

    Barrel vault in the early 20th century main post office of Toledo, Ohio

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