Hole in the Top of the Pantheon

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Illustration

 Stephen Campbell
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published on 02 May 2017

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.

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About the Author

 Stephen Campbell
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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