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cryptoporticus (plural cryptoporticuses or cryptoportici) (Roman architecture) A vaulted corridor or arcade at, or just below ground level; normally lit by openings in the upper part of the vault. Also a roofed promenade…
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- cryptoporticus (plural cryptoporticuses or cryptoportici) (Roman architecture) A vaulted corridor or arcade at, or just below ground level; normally lit by openings in the upper part of the vault. Also a roofed promenade that is enclosed with side walls that have windows or openings instead of columns.