ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Monopteros

Ok little one, so imagine you're in a big garden with lots of pretty flowers and trees. Now, have you ever seen a special kind of building in gardens that's kind of like a temple or a gazebo? That's called a monopteros!

A monopteros is a round building with tall columns and a domed roof, usually made of stone or marble. It looks kind of like a fancy house for the outdoors. It's called a monopteros because it only has one circular room inside, and it's open on all sides.

People have been making monopteroses for a very long time, since ancient Greek and Roman times! They were often built in gardens or parks, and people would use them as a place to rest or relax.

So next time you're in a garden or a park, keep an eye out for a monopteros and remember all the interesting things you've learned about it!
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