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The pantheon in rome

The pantheon in rome. Anna Glickman. Location & purpose. The Pantheon was built in Rome between 118-125 AD. Today, the Pantheon is still standing and almost completely in tact. The structure was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian. It was built as a temple to all of the gods of Pagan Rome.

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The pantheon in rome

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  1. The pantheon in rome Anna Glickman

  2. Location & purpose • The Pantheon was built in Rome between 118-125 AD. • Today, the Pantheon is still standing and almost completely in tact. • The structure was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian. • It was built as a temple to all of the gods of Pagan Rome. • Hadrian built it as a replacement to the other Pantheon which burnt down in 80 AD. • The use of the Pantheon is somewhat unknown. All we know is that it was used as a temple. • The way that Roman people worshipped in this temple is also unclear because of how differently the structure was built.

  3. Uniqueness & structure • The most unique aspect of the building’s structure was a dome that was over 43 meters high. • This dome was the only source of light in the structure. • It took seven years to complete the building of the Pantheon. • The builders of the Pantheon used thick concrete for the walls and a thinner concrete for the dome.

  4. Ancient foresight • Many building in modern day are based off of and inspired by ancient Roman structures. • For example, the US Capitol building was inspired by the Pantheon. • Both structures have a dome and columns. • Although it was a wonderful structure, the Pantheon was not included in one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

  5. sources • www.rome.info/pantheon • www.aviewoncities.com/rome/pantheon • www.architecture.about.com • www.holidayhouseroma.wordpress.com

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