Thursday 27 October 2011

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What is the Pantheon in Rome?
Oct 27th 2011, 10:04

Illustration of the Pantheon in Rome, During the Roman Empire

Illustration of the Pantheon in Rome, During the Roman Empire

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Today a Christian church, the Pantheon is the best preserved of all ancient Roman buildings and has been in near-continuous use since Hadrian’s reconstruction. From a distance the Pantheon is not as awe-inspiring as other ancient monuments â€" the dome appears low, not much higher than surrounding buildings. Inside, the Pantheon is among the most impressive in existence. Its inscription, M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIUM·FECIT, means: Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, consul for the third time, built this.

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