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Tented roofs are thought to have originated in the
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with steeply pitched slopes rising to a peak. Tented roofs, a hallmark of medieval religious architecture, were widely used to cover churches with steep, conical roof structures.
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In the 17th century tented roofs were placed in a row, sometimes producing astonishing decorative effects. The first instance of this type is the
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The "tent-like church" (шатровая церковь) is a national type of church that was developed in late medieval Russia. It marks a sharp departure from the traditions of
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