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1. www.archeoroma.org › sites › pantheonPantheon, Rome (Italy): History and Description. Dome and Oculus

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   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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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pantheon,_RomePantheon, Rome - Wikipedia

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   The Pantheon (UK: / ˈ p æ n θ i ə n /, US: /-ɒ n /; Latin: Pantheum, 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.

   • Founded: 113–125 AD (current building)
   • Type: Roman temple

   • Location: Regio IX Circus Flaminius

4. pantheonrome.net › en › pantheon-art-and-architectureInside the Pantheon: A Deep Dive into its Art and Architecture

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   The oculus, a large circular opening at the apex of the dome, serves as the only source of natural light and is also a symbol of the connection between the temple and the divine. The use of concrete in the construction of the Pantheon is a testament to the Roman mastery of this building material.

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

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   Jan 31, 2018 · At to the top of the dome sits an opening, or oculus, 27 feet in width. The oculus, which has no covering, lets light—as well as rain and other weather—into the Pantheon. The walls and floor ...

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

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   The Pantheon in Rome is a true architectural wonder. Described as the “ sphinx of the. Campus Martius. —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.

8. smarthistory.org › the-pantheonSmarthistory – The Pantheon (Rome)

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   Dec 6, 2023 · The Pantheon in Rome is a true architectural wonder. Described as the “ sphinx of the Campus Martius ”—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.

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   What is the oculus in the Pantheon?

   • At the center of the dome is an oculus, a round opening that serves as the only source of natural light in the Pantheon. This oculus not only illuminates the interior but also provides a direct connection to the heavens. The design and engineering behind the Pantheon's dome remain a mystery.

   Inside the Pantheon: A Deep Dive into its Art and Architecture

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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 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.

   Pantheon, Rome (Italy): History and Description. Dome and Oculus

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   How big is a Roman oculus?

   • These dimensions make more sense when expressed in ancient Roman units of measurement: The dome spans 150 Roman feet; the oculus is 30 Roman feet in diameter; the doorway is 40 Roman feet high. The Pantheon still holds the record for the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. It is also substantially larger than earlier domes.

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10. 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.