naiskos

/ˈnaɪskɒs/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Greek architecture, a small shrine or temple, often used as a tomb or a place of worship.

“The excavated site revealed a naiskos dedicated to the goddess, surrounded by statues of her attendants.”

Synonyms

  • shrine
  • temple

Antonyms

  • desecration
  • vandalism