Introduced in French Gothic architecture at Notre Dame in Paris,____ is an external support that counters the outward thrust of the nave vaults.

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Flying buttresses were introduced in French Gothic architecture at Notre Dame in Paris and provide external support to counter the outward thrust of the nave vaults. Timber ceiling, apsidal chapel, and westwork are all features found in Gothic architecture but do not perform the same function as flying buttresses.

Introduced in French Gothic Architecture at Notre Dame in Paris,____