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Pantheon in Rome: Illustrations, Diagrams, Photographs of the Pantheon in Rome
Once a Roman Temple, Now a Christian Church

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The original Pantheon of Rome was built between 27 & 25 BCE, under Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. It was dedicated to 12 gods of heaven and focused on Augustus' cult. Romans believed that Romulus ascended to heaven from this spot. Agrippa's structure was destroyed in 80 and what we see is a reconstruction from 118 under emperor Hadrian. Today a Christian church, the Pantheon is the best preserved of all ancient Roman buildings. The focus of the Pantheon in Rome is above: the great eye, or oculus.
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