The Ten Books on Architecture, 3.2.4

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Gwilt translation

4The AMPHIPROSTYLOS is similar to the prostylos, but with this addition, that the columns and pediment in the front are repeated in the rear of the temple.

Morgan translation

4The amphiprostyle is in all other respects like the prostyle, but has besides, in the rear, the same arrangement of columns and pediment.