areches
Areches is a term that can refer to several different things, primarily in the context of ancient Greek culture and architecture. One prominent meaning relates to the architectural term for a roof cornice or eaves. In classical Greek buildings, the areches was a projecting element that helped to channel rainwater away from the walls and foundation. It was often decorated with moldings and other ornamental features.
Beyond architecture, areches can also appear in historical texts as a transliteration of Greek words, sometimes