Roman PantheonBy Grace 6C

The Roman Pantheon was mainly built to fulfill Romans wants to have a better way to communicate with their Gods. It

was dedicated to all Gods in Rome.

Why was it built?

The Pantheon is a Roman temple which is dedicated to the Roman

Gods. The building is built in a circular form and has a round opening on the

ceiling, which serves a purpose for the Gods to look upon the Romans.

What is it?

When was it built?

The Pantheon in Rome was actually built in 118 AD and the construction of the temple lasted until 125 AD.

Where was it built?

The Pantheon was built in Rome. Which is now known as Rome, Italy. Ancient Romans chose to build the

Pantheon here, since they thought it would be much more visible for the

Gods.

Who built it?

A man named Apollodorus of Damascus was an architect in Rome

and he was the architect of the Pantheon. He built it.

How was it built?

The Pantheon was built several times and required many people to actually build it for the last and final time. The

Pantheon today is in such a good condition because in 609 AD, a pope turned it into a Catholic church and has taken care of it with good care.

Ways to preserve it for the Future

The building can be renovated when it is needed and maybe can be handed to a group of people who are able to take care of it well and can make the

right decisions when looking after it. A group of people which consists mainly

of an architect, a journalist, an accountant and a good leader which can take control over his work very

well.

Values of the Pantheon

Economic

The Pantheon is one of Rome’s most famous tourist attractions. When

tourists visit the Pantheon, they are guided by a guide around the

building. The money that is earned from their visit is given to the Roman government nowadays. It is mostly known for its magnificent history,

especially it’s history of being built and rebuilt many times by many different people and emperors.

Aesthetic

The beauty in the Roman Pantheon is mostly in the architecture. Every time

the building was burned down, the architects all learned form the faults and tried to build it better next time.

Historical

The main history of the Pantheon is that it was built, burned down and rebuilt many times. It is also known for it being one of Rome’s most well preserved building from the ancient

past. It was well preserved because it was handed over to a pope who turned it into a Catholic church.

Science

The Pantheon has always been built with a giant hole on the roof. The hole

is supposed to be a better view for inside of the building for the Roman Gods. It was built for the emperor to

relax and bathe in the sun rays in the past. It’s a fact that, the 2000 year old

Pantheon can actually be a giant sundial.

Social

The Pantheon has been passed on from emperor to emperor in the past. Nowadays its being passed on from

pope to pope. This is one of the main reasons to why the Pantheon has

been preserved very well.

Education

The Pantheon has a lot of history, since it has been through many centuries in Rome and has been passed on t many emperors and

popes in Rome. It’s most well-known history is that, through all of the

chaos it has been through in the past, it still has managed to keep its main

purpose of being built, being dedicated to all Roman Gods. It is also

well-known for the architecture and especially in the way for the Gods to

look upon them.

Belief

Since the Roman Pantheon, has always been dedicated and built for

all Roman Gods, the main belief of the building is to all Gods which are believed in, in Rome. The name,

“Pantheon” actually means, “Temple of all Gods.”

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