Tholos

A Tholos is a classical Greek round structure, often a tomb or temple, characterized by a circular wall and a domed roof made from carefully fitted stones. Its design features a central space with a cylindrical shape, supported by a series of evenly spaced columns or a solid wall. Tholos buildings are notable for their engineering precision and aesthetic harmony, exemplified by structures like the Mycenaean tombs. They served religious or ceremonial purposes and reflect advanced ancient craftsmanship in architecture, blending function with artistic form in prehistoric and classical Greece.