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1. 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.

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

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   Jan 31, 2018 · The Pantheon is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome. The structure, completed around 126-128 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, features a rotunda with a massive domed...

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › Pantheon-building-RomePantheon | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   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 style. It was completely rebuilt by the emperor Hadrian sometime between AD 118 and 128, and some alterations were made in the early 3rd century.

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5. www.pantheonroma.com › home-engPantheon Rome | Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres

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   Visit the Pantheon, the best-preserved monument of ancient Rome, with entrance ticket, audio guide or guided tour. Learn about its history, architecture and significance as a church and a tomb.

6. 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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   • 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).

7. direzionemuseiroma.cultura.gov.it › en › pantheonPantheon – Direzione Musei Statali Città di Roma

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   Pantheon - Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres. Among the ancient classic buildings, the Pantheon is certainly the best preserved one, as a result of its transformation into a Church (Saint Mary and the Martyrs) in 609. The original structure was constructed between 27 and 25 BC by Marcus Agrippa to celebrate Augustus and was then dedicated to ...

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   • Pantheon Rome, the official app for visiting the Pantheon, is available in 8 languages for iOS and Android devices. Each visit helps us to support the numerous activities in the Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres, in favor of those who are most in need and of the missions.

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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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   Who built the Pantheon in ancient Rome?

   • Among the ancient classic buildings, the Pantheon is certainly the best preserved one, as a result of its transformation into a Church (Saint Mary and the Martyrs) in 609. The original structure was constructed between 27 and 25 BC by Marcus Agrippa to celebrate Augustus and was then dedicated to the main deities of the Julio-Claudian family.

   Pantheon – Direzione Musei Statali Città di Roma

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   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 dedicated to. 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.

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9. 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.