Aedicula

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In ancient Roman religion an aedicula (pl.: aediculae) is a small shrine, and in classical architecture it refers to a niche covered by a pediment or entablature supported by a pair of columns and typically framing a statue. The early Christian versions sometimes contained funeral urns.

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