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How is the "trabeate" principle of architecture different from the "arcuate"?

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(i) In trabeate style of architecture, roofs, doors and windows were made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns while in arcuate style of architecture, the weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches.

(ii) Trabeate style of architecture was between the seventh and tenth centuries while arcuate style of architecture was prominent from the twelfth century.

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