For pylons of overhead lines, see Electricity pylon

Pylon

Noun from Greek πυλώνας

1. gateway
2. tower like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high voltage electricity cables. See Electricity pylon for a detailed article about suspension bridges and electricity pylons.
3. slender towering structure used to mount missiles etc., to the underside of an aircraft wing or fuselage
4. truncated pyramid serving as a gateway to a Egyptian temple.

Pylon of an Egyptian Temple

Pylon is the Greek term for monumental gate or doors built in front of an Egyptian temple and consisting of the two towers the entrance between them. In ancient Egyptian temples, the Pylon is the gateway to the inner part. Pylons are often embellished with pictures. On the first Pylon of the temple of Isis at Philae the pharaoh is shown slaying his enemies while Isis, Horus and Hathor look on. Other examples of Pylons can be seen in Luxor and Edfu.

External links

• Second Pylon Karnak
• Luxor Pylon