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- The dome is made from a light tufa and scoria (a type of pumice) mix of concrete (caementa) and its interior is further lightened by five rings of 28 coffers which reduce in size as they rise towards the centre of the dome. These may have been originally covered in bronze sheets.
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Jan 31, 2018 · Pantheon Dome. Made primarily from bricks and concrete, the Pantheon consists of three sections: a portico with granite columns, a massive domed rotunda and a rectangular area connecting...
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The Pantheon dome. The coffered dome has a central oculus as the main source of natural light. M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT. or in full, "M[arcus] Agrippa L[ucii] f[ilius] co[n]s[ul] tertium fecit," meaning "Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, made [this building] when consul for the third time."
- 113–125 AD (current building)
- Roman temple
The Pantheon's dome is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, a true marvel of ancient engineering. It spans a staggering 142 feet in diameter and is of the same height, which creates a perfect sphere. This is a remarkable achievement in terms of balance and stability.
The Dome. The dome of the Pantheon is the most remarkable part of a remarkable building. With an internal diameter of 43.44 meters, almost half the length of a football field, it is the largest dome ever built in masonry or unreinforced concrete. It thus represents an enduring demonstration of the genius of the Roman architects, as the building ...
Apr 9, 2018 · Made of concrete, the dome is a perfect hemisphere and the largest surviving example of this kind of roof from the ancient world. 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).
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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...
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.
Jul 30, 2019 · But it is the Pantheon's dome — complete with an open hole at the top, called an oculus—that has made this building the important architecture it is today. The geometry of the dome and the oculus sunlight moving throughout the interior walls have inspired authors, filmmakers, and architects.
