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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