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Aschaffenburg: Schloss Johannisburg: Through the Doorway, and into the CourtyardThe keystone at the crown of an arch or at the intersection of two or more vaulting ribs.

filet crochet scarf in a Greek meander/key patternA regular repeat of interlocking right-angle and vertical lines.

Library of Congress Keystone Portrait: Lakota Che-ta-wau-kou-va-ma-ni, "The Hawk That Hunts Walking" or Lakota Chief Ito-na-gaju, "Rain In The Face"? (Washington, DC)The central wedge-shaped stone at the crown of an arch that locks all parts together.

DSC_0043The Kiva or Bee Hive fireplace with their distinctive arched firebox door is typical of southwestern design and most often placed in a corner. Historically these Kiva Fireplaces were constructed of the same adobe material used to construct the home.