Which architectural technique was used to create the pointed arches and domes in Mycenaean structures?
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Correct answer: Offset corbelling
Corbelling involves offsetting successive layers of stone inward until they meet at the top. This technique was used to span doorways and create the interiors of Tholos tombs.
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