Byzantine architecture

Some trends of architecture from the time of the Byzantine empire were archs on the lower levels and then either sharp pointed roofs or dome roofs. Another distinctive characteristic were very tall, thin towers. Most of these architecture methods seem decorative because of the wonderful craftmenship; however, the archs and pointed roofs show very clever structure to keep the buildings long lasting. There seems to be a lot of influence into American architecture which include most of the Byzantine empire characteristics. Domes and archs, of course are consistent throughout American architecture.