Transcript 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.
• 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.
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.
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.
SOURCES
www.rome.info/pantheon
www.aviewoncities.com/rome/pantheon
www.architecture.about.com
www.holidayhouseroma.wordpress.com