#classical temple

• Antefix — A decorative architectural element, sculpted from terracotta, stone, or marble, fixed at the edge of a classical roof (Greek, Etruscan, or Roman). This vertical ornament is placed at the end of tile rows to mask the joints of the roof tiles and to protect the wooden framework against water infiltration, often decorated with palmettes, gorgon heads, or mythological motifs.
• Anthemion — A classical decorative element inspired by real or idealized flora, composed of repeating floral motifs, such as stylized palmettes or lotus flowers, arranged in a symmetrical sequence. This type of structural ornament was widely used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture to decorate cornices, friezes, antefixes, or column bases, and was later adopted by neoclassical styles.