Talk:Pylon (architecture)

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 * see also: Talk:Electricity pylon

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We have to be able to do better than Pylon (obelisk). Suggestions: Others? Thoughts? –Hajor 22:09, 9 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * Pylon (architecture)
 * Pylon (gateway)
 * Pylon (temple)
 * Pylon (Egypt)


 * I know what you mean - I wasn't terribly impressed with 'obelisk' either. I would go with Pylon (architecture). At first I worried that Electricity pylons were also architecture, but they are closer to structures. -- Solipsist 22:57, 9 Jun 2005 (UTC)


 * A quick glance at my dictionary shows several definitions of "Pylon" that do not even mention obelisk. (Although they all refer to a connotation of "tower" in their definitions.) Pylon (architecture) would appear to be a good choice, unless this word is also used in a non-Egyptological context. -- llywrch 23:48, 9 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Pylon (architecture) it is, then. –Hajor 20:05, 13 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Pylon, Egypt, Electrical, Ancient vs Modern
Since a pylon in ancient Egypt is used as an entrance (or gateway) and is also an architecture structure I don't mind what solution has been made.

I don't agree with the idea of an obelisk. An obelisk is standing before the actual gateway or pylon (See the Temple of Luxor, one obelisk is still there, the other stands on the Place de la Concorde, Paris).

Further more is the english first meaning for the word 'Pylon': 1. Entrance, entry to an Egypt temple. 2. Honour entrance gate. 3. Pillar or column, like the electical pylon.

So what shall be the verdict? - User:Harm 00:06, 13 Jun 2005 ( Solipsist 20:33, 13 Jun 2005 (UTC) )