Differences between Greek temples and Etruscan temples:
Greek: Colonnade: Around entire perimeter.
Etruscan: Colonnade: Columns only in front.
Greek: Steps: Three steps around perimeter.
Etruscan: Steps: Steps on in front.
Greek:Porch: In front of, and behind, the cella.
Etruscan: Porch: Only in front of the cella.
Greek: Podium: Small, consisting of three steps.
Etruscan: Podium: Tall, with steps only in front.
Greek: Cella: One room.
Etruscan: Cella: Three rooms.
Greek: Pediment: Closed and decorated with sculpture.
Etruscan: Pediment: Open and not decorated.
Greek: Sculpture: In pediments, metopes, and frieze.
Etruscan: Sculpture: On the roof.
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