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2The above width is to be divided into ten parts, of which, three to the right and three to the left are for the smaller cells, or for the alæ, if such are required: the remaining four are to be given to the central part. The space before the cells in the pronaos, is to have its columns so arranged, that those at the angles are to correspond with the antæ of the external walls: the two central ones, opposite the walls, between the antæ and the middle of the temple, are to be so disposed, that between the antæ and the above columns, and in that direction, others may be placed. Their thickness below is to be one seventh of their height: their height one third of the width of the temple, and their thickness at top is to be one fourth less than their thickness at bottom.
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