Asked by Jamie Willyard on May 27, 2024

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How was natural light provided in Early Christian basilicas?

A) Baldacchino ovals
B) Hypostyle halls
C) Clerestory windows
D) Oculus in narthex

Clerestory Windows

Windows located high above eye level, typically used to admit light and air into a room or building, often seen in churches and ancient architecture.

Early Christian Basilicas

Church buildings from the early Christian period, often characterized by a rectangular shape, aisles separated by columns, and an apse at one end.

Natural Light

The light that comes from the sun, as opposed to artificial light sources.

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Sayeeda AliyaahMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Clerestory windows were used in Early Christian basilicas to provide natural light. These are high windows above eye level that allow light into the nave from above the lower roofs of the aisles.