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 The City of the Pterians. 1 1 public business, the absence of any traces of pillars or other means for supporting a roof, place beyond the shadow of a doubt. Fig. 296. — Plan of Throne. Texier, Description^ Plate Lxxxn. I ' ' " I h 1 2 '3 -i ^ Fig. 297.— Front View of Throne. Texier, Plate LXXXlt. The only covering it could have had would have been an awning, and this, considering the size of the court, would not have been an easy matter. Fig. 298.— Side View of Throne. Tf-xiKR, Plate LX.WH. Chambers were distributed on three sides of this open area, to the south, west, and east, with free access outside, either through the wide bays right and left of the main portal, or a servants' VOL. II. I