The Art Of Rome The Patheon
The best surviving Roman structure, is a large round temple, which was dedicated to the seven planetary gods. The dome, a true hemisphere, contains a circular opening in its center to let light flow in.

The Pantheon

Who- Hadrian
What- Concrete
When- 118 to 125 A.D.
Where-Rome
Why- An Architechtural experience, uses the arch, vault, dome.
The hole in the ceiling lights the entire building
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