Illustration
The famous hole in the dome of the Pantheon, Rome. Built by Emperor Hadrian, c.125 CE, to honor all the gods in the Roman Empire. Later consecrated as a Christian Church under Constantine the Great.
About the Author
Craig Campbell M.A.
History Instructor, Author and Academic Tutor for Trident Technical College & The Citadel in the USA. I teach Ancient History as part of my World Civilization and Western Civilization courses. Traveled Athens, Rome, and Euphrates R.
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Campbell, S. (2017, May 02). Hole in the Top of the Pantheon. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6574/hole-in-the-top-of-the-pantheon/
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Campbell, Stephen. "Hole in the Top of the Pantheon." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 02, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6574/hole-in-the-top-of-the-pantheon/.
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Campbell, Stephen. "Hole in the Top of the Pantheon." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 02 May 2017. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
