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   What is the history of the Pantheon?

   • Pantheon, Rome (Italy): History and Description. Dome and Oculus The Pantheon is one of the most impressive historical and architectural sites in the centre of Rome, Italy. Dated around the early second century AD, it is one of the best preserved building of antiquity in the world, and testifies the superiority of Roman building techniques.

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   What does pantheon mean?

   • The Pantheon ( UK: / ˈpænθiən /, US: /- ɒn /; Latin: Pantheum, [nb 1] from Greek Πάνθειον Pantheion, " [temple] of all the gods") is a former Roman temple and, since AD 609, a Catholic church ( Basilica Santa Maria ad Martyres or Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs) in Rome, Italy.

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   Does the Pantheon still exist?

   • The Pantheon, like all ancient monuments, has suffered a chequered history. Nevertheless, the building has survived remarkably well, probably because relatively early in its history it was converted into the church of St. Mary of the Martyrs in 608. In 1270 a bell tower was added to the porch roof and later removed.

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   How tall is the Pantheon?

   • The Pantheon is considered a rotunda, a circular drum structure. Perfect mathematically, the Pantheon’s dome has an opening in the center. To put it in numbers, the sphere’s height is equal to the radius at 43.3 meters (142 feet). In fact, the Pantheon in Rome still holds the world record for having the largest unsupported concrete dome.

   The Unfathomable History of the Pantheon in Rome

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   113–125 AD (current building) The Pantheon ( UK: / ˈpænθiən /, US: /- ɒn /; [1] Latin: Pantheum, [nb 1] from Greek ΠάνθειονPantheion, " [temple] of all the gods") is a former Roman temple and, since AD 609, a Catholic church ( Basilica Santa Maria ad Martyres or Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs) in Rome, Italy.

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   Jan 31, 2018 · The Pantheon is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome. Completed circa 128 A.D., the structure features a rotunda with a massive domed ceiling.

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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...

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   • The name Pantheon means "temple of all the Gods". There was no Roman cult to all the Roman gods and it is not known exactly who the Pantheon was de...
   • The Pantheon was built during the reign of Roman emperor Trajan (98-117 CE) but not completed until c. 125 CE. It is dedicated to Marcus Agrippa be...
   • The Pantheon in Rome is a marvel of engineering because of its large domed roof. Made of concrete, the dome is a perfect hemisphere and the largest...
   • The dome of the Pantheon is made of a concrete mix (caementa) of light tufa and scoria (a type of pumice).

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   Uncategorized. The Pantheon is one of the most impressive historical and architectural sites in the centre of Rome, Italy. Dated around the early second century AD, it is one of the best preserved building of antiquity in the world, and testifies the superiority of Roman building techniques.

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   Jul 9, 2021 · The Pantheon: The Secrets & History Of The Roman Empire’s Symbol. The Pantheon is a prominent landmark in Rome. Nearly two millennia old, this symbol of imperial power, and wonder of architecture still stands the test of time. Jul 9, 2021 • By Vedran Bileta, MA in Late Antique, Byzantine, and Early Modern History, BA in History. Interior of ...

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   Apr 19, 2024 · This means the Pantheon in Rome (as we see it now) is almost 19 centuries old! What Is a Pantheon? The mystical name of the Pantheon derives from the Greek adjective that means “honor all gods.”

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    Feb 16, 2018 · Origin of the Pantheon in Rome. The original Pantheon of Rome was built between 27 & 25 BCE, under the consulship of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. It was dedicated to 12 gods of heaven and focused on Augustus’ cult and Romans believed that Romulus ascended to heaven from this spot. Agrippa’s structure, which was rectangular, was destroyed in 80 ...