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The Pantheon ( UK: / ˈpænθiən /, US: /- ɒn /; [1] 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. It was built on the site of an earlier temple ...
- Marcus Agrippa
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (/ ə ˈ ɡ r ɪ p ə /; c. 63 BC – 12...
- Pantheon (Disambiguation)
Buildings and memorials. Pantheon, Rome, Italy, a Catholic...
- Romanian Athenaeum
Albert Galleron's drawing of the Athenaeum. The Romanian...
- Panthéon of Paris
In 2021, Josephine Baker was inducted into the Pantheon,...
- List of Roman Domes
The Pantheon in Rome.Largest dome in the world for more than...
- Marcus Agrippa
Pantheon, building in Rome that was begun in 27 bc by the statesman Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, probably as a building of the ordinary Classical temple type—rectangular with a gabled roof supported by a colonnade on all sides. It was completely rebuilt by the emperor Hadrian sometime between ad 118 and 128, and some alterations were made in the ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
- Missy Sullivan
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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. As the building stands virtually intact it offers a unique opportunity for the modern visitor to step back 2,000 years and experience the glory ...
- Mark Cartwright
- What does the name Pantheon mean?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...
- Who built the Pantheon?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...
- Why is the Pantheon a marvel of engineering?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...
- What is the dome of the Pantheon made of?The dome of the Pantheon is made of a concrete mix (caementa) of light tufa and scoria (a type of pumice).
The Pantheon [1] (meaning "Temple of all the gods") is a building in Rome. It was originally built as a temple to the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt about 126 AD during Hadrian 's reign. Today, it is not known what gods were included. The Pantheon is the best preserved of all Roman buildings. Since it was built, it has always been used.
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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. Its dome, with its distinctive central hole, the “oculus”, is ...
