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1. www.worldhistory.org › PanthPantheon - World History Encyclopedia

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   Apr 9, 2018 · The Pantheon (Latin: pantheum) is the best-preserved building from ancient Rome and was completed in c. 125 CE. Its magnificent concrete dome is a lasting testimony to the genius of Roman architects.

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2. www.thoughtco.com › influencial-architecture-ofThe Influential Architecture of the Pantheon in Rome - ThoughtCo

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   Jul 30, 2019 · The Pantheon in Rome has become a destination not only for tourists and filmmakers, but also for architects, designers, and artists from around the world. Its geometry has been measured and its building methods have been studied, as explained in this photographic tour.

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   Why is Rome's pantheon important?

   • It's not the Pantheon's facade facing the Italian piazza that makes this architecture iconic. It is the early experimentation with dome construction that has made Rome's Pantheon important in architectural history. The portico and dome combination has influenced Western architectural design for centuries. You may already know this building.

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   Is the Pantheon in Rome a true architectural wonder?

   • The Pantheon in Rome is a true architectural wonder. Described as the “ sphinx of the —referring to enigmas presented by its appearance and history, and to the location in Rome where it was built—to visit it today is to be almost transported back to the Roman Empire itself.

   The Pantheon (article) | Ancient Rome | Khan Academy

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   What makes the pantheon so special?

   • The Pantheon’s great interior spectacle—its enormous scale, the geometric clarity of the circle-in-square pavement pattern and the dome’s half-sphere, and the moving disc of light—is all the more breathtaking for the way one moves from the bustling square (piazza, in Italian) outside into the grandeur inside.

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   How did the Pantheon influence architecture?

   • The Pantheon proved an important influence for the great Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, as well as countless architects who followed, in Europe and beyond. Thomas Jefferson modeled both Monticello —his home near Charlottesville, Virginia—as well as the Rotunda building at the University of Virginia, after the Pantheon.

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4. www.history.com › topics › ancient-romePantheon - Rome, Age & Dome | HISTORY

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   Jan 31, 2018 · The Pantheon proved an important influence for the great Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, as well as countless architects who followed, in Europe and beyond.

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5. www.khanacademy.org › a › the-pantheonThe Pantheon (article) | Ancient Rome | Khan Academy

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   Pantheon, or Pantheum in Latin, was more of a nickname than a formal title. One of the major written sources about the building’s origin is the Roman History by Cassius Dio, a late second- to early third-century historian who was twice Roman consul.

6. www.througheternity.com › pantheon-rome-guideEverything You Need to Know about the Pantheon in Rome ...

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   1 day ago · What is the Pantheon and why is it important? The Pantheon is a temple located in what was the heart of ancient Rome in an area known as the Campo Marzio, or Field of Mars. It’s generally considered that the Pantheon was dedicated to all the Roman gods - Pantheon means ‘all gods’ in Greek, and the building was originally decorated with ...

7. depts.washington.edu › hrome › AuthorsView Article: The Pantheon - UW Departments Web Server

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   The Pantheon still stands as a testament to the genius and skill of the Roman people. Its importance lies in the fact that it is the best preserved monument from ancient Rome. Throughout its history, the Pantheon’s innovative combination of both Greek and Roman style has been admired by many.

8. www.historydefined.net › pantheonThe Pantheon: A Famous Dome and Iconic Pillars - History Defined

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   The Pantheon is most famous for its defining architecture. It has a large portico in the front of the building. This porch area is lined with eight pillars, each made of granite that was transported from Egypt.