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* Vaulted ceilings
* Composed almost entirely of stone, usually volcanic tufa or Basalt.
* A conical or semi conical radically segmented dome or cupola mounted
above vaulted ceilings on a cylindrical drum (usually polygonal on the
outside, most often octagonal)
* A composite roof composed of finely-cut tufa shingles
* Frescos and carvings, if present, are usually ornate and depict
swirling intertwining grapevines and foliage.
* Heavy use of tall structural arches, both for supporting the cupola as
part of the drum, the vaulted ceiling, and the vertical walls.
* Roofs intersecting to support the dome, both in basilicas and
centrally-planned churches.eir songs
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