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Pylon (architecture)
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A pylon is a monumental gate of an Egyptian temple (Egyptian: bxn.t in the Manuel de Codage transliteration[1]). The word comes from the Greek term πυλών 'gate'. It consists of two pyramidal towers, each tapered and surmounted by a cornice, joined by a less elevated section enclosing the entrance between them.[2] The gate was generally about half the height of the towers. Contemporary paintings of pylons show them with long poles flying banners.
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