+A **rib vault** is an arched form of roof or ceiling supported by a framework of ribs. These projecting bands of stone delineate the intersections of the vaulting surfaces, offering both structural [support](/wiki/support) and decorative flair. Prominent in [Gothic](/wiki/gothic) cathedrals, they allowed for thinner walls and larger window openings.
+## See also
+- [Arch](/wiki/arch)
+- [Buttress](/wiki/buttress)
+- [Keystone](/wiki/keystone)
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