The central supporting post of a Romanesque church portal is known as the __________.
A)archivolt
B)trumeau
C)jamb
D)tympanum

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The central supporting post of a Romanesque church portal is known as the trumeau. The archivolt refers to the series of arches that span the opening of an arcade or portal, the jamb refers to the vertical side posts of a portal or window, and the tympanum refers to the triangular space above the portal or doorway that is often decorated with sculpture or relief.

The Central Supporting Post of a Romanesque Church Portal Is