The Grand Pantheon

By: Renedia Louis and Mailanni Burgos

What is this this monument?

This monument is the Grand PantheonThe Grand Pantheon is one of the greatest

achievements of the Ancient RomanThe doors are made of bronze and are over 26

feet highThe doorway of the Pantheon is about 40 feet

high and 20 feet wide

Where is this monument located?

This monument is located in Rome, Italy

Who built this monument?

This monument was built by Emperor Hadrian

When was this monument built?

This monument was built in 27-25 B.C.

Why was this monument built?

This monument was built because Emperor Hadrian wanted people to see the heavens (which were ruled by the gods)

And Emperor Hadrian wanted people to see the Rome Empire (which was ruled by Hadrian himself)

Can you still see this monument?

Yes, you can still see the Grand Pantheon.The Grand Pantheon is still standing in Rome,

Italy.

Interesting Facts about the Grand Pantheon

This Greek temple was built in the post-and- lintel tradition; vertical columns hold up a horizontal entablature.

Each of the bays built into the rotunda wall have two tall column in the front.

The doors are made of bronze and are over 26 feet high.

The doorway of the Pantheon is about 40 feet high and 20 feet wide.

Work Cited

Buzzle. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/roman-pantheon-architecture.html.Web.

The Roman Pantheon. http://www.crystalinks.com/romepantheon.html.Web.

Bibliography

http://www.crystalinks.com/PantheonFront.jpghttp://www.nrccstudents.org/mosesw/images/

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Videos

http://www.crystalinks.com/romepantheon.html