A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.
The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began.
The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers.
A raised platform, often found in a temple
stone bench; low pedestal wall
raised platform structure upon which a Roman temple rested.
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
a raised platform at the front of a hall
a raised platform for one person
a raised platform on which a speaker stands, also referred to as a dais or a riser
Small raised platform in front of the orchestra that the conductor stands on.
a raised platform for the conductor
A small raised platform on which a presenter may stand.
Roman temples were often raised up on high masonry bases called podiums.
A low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall; often used to refer to the base of tall buildings. In classical architecture, the mass of masonry on the flat top of which a classical temple was built.
in Classical architecture, a basis, usually solid, supporting a temple or other superstructure.
A surface raised above its surroundings by building retaining walls and filling the space between them with earth. A podium served as the foundation for a special building (palace, temple, fortress, etc.).
raised platform (especially used of temples)
See Platform. Many people call a lectern a podium. This is technically incorrect, but very common. Also Dais, Riser, or Stage.
An elevated platform where members present testimony, bills, resolutions and the like.
A raised platform or stage upon which the speaker stands.
1. A low wall that serves as a pedestal or foundation. 2. A continuous bench projecting from the walls of a room. 3. A low, raised platform or pulpit used by speakers, conductors, etc.
a base, particularly the base on which Etruscan and Roman temples are elevated [image1] [image2