Epistyle, defined as the lowest part of an entablature, consists of a horizontal band supported by columns or pillars. The architectural element is also known by several synonymous terms including architrave, frieze block, lintel, and even superstructure. Architrave refers to the bottom portion of the entablature that lies directly above the capital blocks of the columns. Frieze block denotes the section of the entablature between the architrave and cornice, while the term lintel refers to the horizontal beam that rests on the capitals of the columns. Finally, superstructure denotes the upper part of a building supported by columns or pillars, which can include the epistyle.