unkown facts about panethon a monument
Salient
features of The Pantheon a Monument:
Ø One of the most preserved buildings
in Rome.
Ø It was commissioned by General Marcus
Agrippa as a temple to all pagan gods.
Ø Rebuilt by emperor Hadrian in 126 AD after
a fire burnt it down in 80 AD.
Ø Makes an immediate impression on
visitors with its thick walls and large marble columns.
Ø The dome is the most significant part
of the building where the height to the oculus and diameter of the interior
circle are same.
Ø The Pantheon is used as a Roman
Catholic Church since the 7th century.
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