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title: Hole in the Top of the Pantheon
author:  Stephen Campbell
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6574/hole-in-the-top-of-the-pantheon/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Hole in the Top of the Pantheon

_Authored by [ Stephen Campbell](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/campbellacademicsllc/)_

## Image File

[![Hole in the Top of the Pantheon](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6574.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6574.jpg)

## Image Caption

The famous hole in the dome of the [Pantheon](https://www.worldhistory.org/Pantheon/), [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/). Built by Emperor [Hadrian](https://www.worldhistory.org/hadrian/), c.125 CE, to honor all the gods in the [Roman Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Empire/). Later consecrated as a Christian Church under [Constantine the Great](https://www.worldhistory.org/Constantine_I/).

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## 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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## Cite This Work

### APA
Campbell, S. (2017, May 02). Hole in the Top of the Pantheon. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6574/hole-in-the-top-of-the-pantheon/>
### Chicago
Campbell, Stephen. "Hole in the Top of the Pantheon." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 02, 2017. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6574/hole-in-the-top-of-the-pantheon/>.
### MLA
Campbell, Stephen. "Hole in the Top of the Pantheon." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 May 2017, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6574/hole-in-the-top-of-the-pantheon/>.

## License & Copyright

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