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The concept of place of worship being taller than all other buildings. So they were in the shape of a pyramid in the case of square temples and conical in the case of round temples. The main factor of selecting the shapes as conical or pyramids are;•Conical shapes are stable against wind.
•They are stable against seismic effects.
•Rain water would drain out quickly and there would be no leakage...
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Why is a roof a pyramid shape?
so rain water runs off the roof
Would a pyramid shaped roof be better than a flat roof?
On house, why might a pyramid-shape roof be better than a flat roof?
What is the definition of a clipped gable roof?
The end of a roof when it is formed into a shape intermediate between a gable and a hip; the gable rises about halfway to the ridge, resulting in a truncated shape, the roof being inclined backward from this level.
What is a gable shaped roof looks like?
This is triangular in shape or peak that is created on the side. Because of its shape, it allows leaves, rain to fall from the roof away from the house. Gabled roofs differ in pitch and steep which serves the purpose of protecting the roof from the effects of water.
Is a roof shaped like a pyramid?
yes some roofs are pyramids but some are a different shape
