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    Introduced the foundational trio of the pointed arch, rib vault, and flying buttress. Key examples include the Basilica of Saint-Denis and Sens Cathedral , the first true Gothic cathedral in France.

    Intersecting stone ribs supported the ceiling's weight, which meant the panels between them could be thinner and the overall roof much lighter.

    The Gothic era is traditionally divided into three distinct phases, each marked by increasing decorative complexity and structural daring:

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    Introduced the foundational trio of the pointed arch, rib vault, and flying buttress. Key examples include the Basilica of Saint-Denis and Sens Cathedral , the first true Gothic cathedral in France.

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