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Fireplace with stone and wood mantle.
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Hearth

The floor of the fireplace, which typically extends into the room where it’s located, and paved with brick, flagstone, cement or any other material.

Herm
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Herm

A pillar that has a carved head at the top, typically of the Greek god Hermes (son of Zeus).

Top view of a hexagonal roof.
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Hexagonal Roof

A six-sided roof.

Horseshoe arch over a wooden door with fine detail.
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Horseshoe Arch

An arch formed in the shape of a horseshoe, commonly found in Moorish architecture. The round arch widens before rounding off at the top.