Pantheon (apr 22, 445 – jul 31, 19072)
Description:
118-125 CEConcrete and stone facing
Imperial Roman
Best preserved Roman monument.
Originally a temple to the gods.
Then made into a church.
Would have stepped up the porch of the Pantheon; but because of the debris of history it lies a little lower than street level.
One of the most influential and copied buildings of Roman empire.
Traditional front with barrel behind.
Corinthian monolithic columns.
Imported from Egypt which is symbolic of Rome’s power.
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 22, 445
jul 31, 19072
~ 18639 years