Gynaeceum

Gynaikonitis (Greek γυναικωνῖτις ), also gynaikeion ( γυναικεῖον ) Latinized, gynaeceum or gynoecium referred to in the Greek residential house the women's section, the most - rather closed to the outside - was upstairs. There, the equipment for the economical production of women were ( loom, hand spindles, etc.)

The women's section corresponds to the Andron, of the area reserved for men.

Gynaikonitis also referred to in the churches of the Byzantine rite the female-only galleries on either side of the nave, as are present, for example in the Hagia Sophia. The connection of the previously designated neutral than Hyperoa ( " upper floors " ) galleries with gender segregation is occupied from the 6th century.