Archaeological Features

noun the slope of a glacis

• The glacis of the fortification provided an additional layer of defense.
• We sat on the glacis of the hill and enjoyed the view.
• Let's hang out on the glacis, it's a cool spot to chill.
• The artist used light and shadow to create a glacis effect in the painting.

noun a small pit or scar on the skin, typically caused by smallpox or acne

• The archaeologist carefully examined each pockmark on the ancient artifact.
• She noticed a pockmark on her favorite mug, probably from hitting it against the sink.
• That pockmark on your face is barely noticeable, don't worry about it.
• The abandoned building was a pockmark on the otherwise pristine neighborhood.

noun A structure consisting of two large vertical stones supporting a third horizontal stone across the top, often found in ancient megalithic structures.

• The trilithon structure at Stonehenge is a remarkable example of ancient engineering.
• Have you seen those huge trilithon stones at Stonehenge? They're massive!
• Check out those badass trilithon rocks at Stonehenge!
• The trilithon symbolizes the enduring power of human ingenuity throughout the ages.

noun a small shrine or temple, often a niche in a wall or a recess in a room, used for religious purposes

• The aediculae found in ancient Roman architecture were small shrines or temples.
• I love exploring the little aediculae tucked away in the city streets.
• Check out those cool aediculae by the park, they're pretty neat.
• The artist used aediculae as a metaphor for hidden emotions in her painting.