The Pantheon of Ancient Rome

[@saahiliyer11]

Another interesting thing about the Pantheon is that the light from the oculus shines through the doorway on the anniversary of Rome’s founding.

[@traumatizedcritic8679]

The fact that the Romans had so much mathematical wisdom and pure rigour to create something so vastly complex yet simple from raw intuition is mind blowing.

[@albertofravili136]

@@saahiliyer11 ti pantheon di oggi, è stato ideato è pensato da Traiano e costruito da suo cugino Adriano.che lascio il nome di Agrippa per rispetto e onore per un grande generale e di una nobile famiglia romana.la luce che entra nell'oculo è va a illuminare il portone, succede nel solstizio d'estate 21 giugno, a mezzogiorno, dove l'imperatore entrava è veniva irradiato dalla luce del DIO,SOLE INVICTUS.il 21 di aprile, Natale di Roma, succede un'altro events, spettacolari, che, pochissime persone hanno potuto vedere, la LUNA, a mezzanotte in punto, si trova esattamente sopra l'oculo è proietta la sua luce all'interno del Tempio, illuminandolo.questo monumento incredibile, è stato costruito con misure particolari, con il numero 28, che è il numero perfetto dell'antica Roma, che, sono la somma dei primi 7 numero matematici.la saluto

[@davidswanson5669]

@@traumatizedcritic8679 I’d have to assume that their knowledge of math (and architecture and timekeeping) was built on centuries of previous progress from that region and from the Middle East (and China likely too). I know we give a lot of credit to the Roman Empire, for building the foundation of the western world (and therefore the modern world), but there’s lots of forgotten wisdom (or wisdom that was uncredited) to those who came beforehand.

[@calebwilliams8912]

@@davidswanson5669 100% because we barely know anything about the ancient world knees knows how much information we lost over time

[@Gravity6210]

@@davidswanson5669 yes, many scholars from that time were also able to travel and learn things from other cultures. Much of the knowledge they had was put together within the Roman Empire, but they weren’t the ones to discover all of it.

[@Iggyucsc]

Many years ago we were visiting the Pantheon when suddenly a summer storm started pouring heavy rain and to our surprise, only a few drops went through the oculus. We were told later that they leave the gates open to create an upward draft, strong enough to divert most of the water coming down the oculus. Magical!

[@pilarrusso9883]

What a beautiful phantom Romans never stop impressing me,they were Unic Iluminad.

[@larsrons7937]

I experienced the same last time in Rome 10 y. ago. The only rain we had during the week was such a rain storm while inside the Pantheon. Very little rain came in and was drained away without problem.

[@Dan0Dead0Or0Alive]

Agrippa didn’t half ass things.

[@CHCHA2384]

Maybe he did in his personal life, but he definitely full assed this project.

[@bobbyblazini]

He always had a grip pa

[@JR-pf7kk]

​@@bobbyblazini 😂

[@Thumper17]

Advisor: I mean this is pretty expensive... Agrippa: Am I or am I not, a man who fucks around? Advisor: Understood sir.

[@educationforblind6362]

This is modern not truly ancient

[@jonassaldana444]

Recently, it was discovered that calcium oxide is found in large quantities in Roman concrete, and that it is self-repairing when in contact with water, causing an expansion and reinforcement of the material

[@chrisikaris5891]

@@jonassaldana444 Fascinating.

[@Jimmyjames738]

Hadrian restored it after a fire. It was built by Agrippa, Augustus’s friend, general and son in law.

[@0326Vet]

Agrippa the conquerer

[@lerryda1]

The original Pantheon built by Agrippa was burned down and was then rebuilt by Domitian, that one also burned down. Both Agrippa and Domitian’s Pantheons were made with in the traditional rectangular style temple floor plan. It was only when Hadrian (or maybe Trajan we don’t know for sure) had the current Pantheon built did the drum and dome aspects of the building get added. To say Hadrian or Trajan simply “restored” it would be a vast understatement.

[@mhdfrb9971]

More like build by slave labours

[@Jimmyjames738]

@@mhdfrb9971 learn engrish weetord

[@mhdfrb9971]

@@Jimmyjames738 ironic

[@rougesify]

The pantheon dome still IS the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. Not among. THE biggest. 2,000 years after, still unbeaten. Let that sink in.

[@gourav4672]

Because there is no point in making unreinforced structures l, when we can do better.

[@justabraziliansamurai9355]

the sink isnt coming in

[@rougesify]

@@gourav4672 this I don’t know the bottom line is: no one has done it again and it remains unsurpassed.

[@gourav4672]

@@rougesify it's unsurpassed because it's the inferior way of building in modern times

[@rougesify]

@@gourav4672 you do realize that reinforced concrete is a 150 yo technique and the pantheon is 2000 yo right? Meaning that for 1,850 years it as been the largest dome on earth? Not sure I understand your point...

[@paulanderson5389]

My wife and I hung out there one night drinking wine and smoking cigars, well I was smoking the cigar. No one was around it was a magical night. Such a beautiful place..

[@itsmrbigsmoke862]

Those romans were something else man

[@bassinblue]

When you have so much power and influence to do what you want, with artists/architects and slave laborers at your dispose, literally anything is possible.

[@dhaltonmiller1215]

​@@bassinblue You people are insufferable. Blind to the beauty man is capable of. Beauty to you is sin, and sin to you is beautiful

[@rajdeepmane795]

​@hiOOxkr magkis true, Babylonian cultural, Egyptan archtectural and assyrian military innovations and various other Mesopotamian and Persian influences preceded it all.

[@nanashi7779]

@hiOOxkr magkis This is a fundamental reality of societal dynamics. Practically everything is influenced, everything is shared. This doesn't undermine the achievements of any empire however, things should be appreciated for what they are, just keep in mind where they came from.

[@maassrddd]

Yep what slavery can do

[@avversesincronicita3891]

Ai Romani dobbiamo : il cemento, strade, acquedotti sistemi fognari, riscaldamento a pavimento,appartamenti, ordinamento giuridico moderno, calendario giuliano, assistenza sociale, giornali/stampa pubblica, servizio postale, chirurgia avanzata ecc..

[@marcomora2369]

@@avversesincronicita3891 las virtudes romanas es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtudes_romanas, la disciplina militar...

[@JeremyBaconThe1st]

Sewage systems existed by the times of the Minoan civilization

[@Gabros69]

In this case the rain water actually reinforces the concrete cause of its incredible mineral composition. Making the building truly immortal

[@onelyone6976]

Well it doesn't exactly reinforce the thing. Roman concrete is usually made from ash, or fired limestone coupled with sand. They also put chunks of unburnt limestone into the mix. When the concrete starts developing cracks from weathering, rainwater will get into the cracks, and react with the limestone to form a very strong crystalized structure. It's essentially self-repairing. The water doesn't really reinforce anything.

[@hajjdawood]

@Tatesnewslettervery recently we learned how to the commenr above is right

[@hulkamania5071]

@Tatesnewsletter its been recreated

[@hulahula6182]

Meanwhile modern day africa still uses mud,

[@MichaelsPwner]

@@hajjdawood it’s nuts that it took this long. It makes you wonder what other knowledge we had that has been lost to time.

[@mac_tire_aonair]

I have had the very good fortune to visit Rome many times, and I always make Piazza de la Rotundo a priority stop. Every time, I am awestruck and humbled by the amazing Pantheon. Inform yourself ahead of your visit, and when you get there, take your time - take in as much as you can. Its wonders are many and very beautiful.

[@ponz-]

Amazing that still till this day it’s one of the largest unsupported concrete domes in the world. They knew what they were doing!

[@neutronalchemist3241]

It was only beaten by Brunelleschi's dome of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

[@rougesify]

It STILL IS. it’s not “one of the” largest It still is the largest. Brunelleschi dome is not concrete it’s masonry. Santa Maria del fiore is the biggest non-steel dome in the world. The pantheon is the largest non-reinforced concrete dome in the world Still today.

[@ponz-]

@@rougesify that’s legit the first six words in my sentence.. and I’m not sure if you’re correcting me on the one of the largest but that’s what he said in the video andddd I know nothing about it so thanks? I think? I can’t tell if you’re doing it sarcastically or not lol

[@ObjectsInMotion]

I mean that’s not really a feat. There are many larger domes that could have taken the title since, we’ve just decided to reinforce them because safety is a much bigger concern now then back then.

[@neutronalchemist3241]

@@ObjectsInMotion So the Pantheon and S. Maria del Fiore are not safe? In reality, had them been made of reinforced concrete, they would have crumbled long ago. Reinforced concrete is not as durable as unreinforced one and mansory.

[@Deu_terio]

I guess I have to be that guy. The chances of flooding are low to unexisting actually: in case of rain, the air flow inside the dome will "shatter" the rain drops (I don't know the correct word for it, sorry) letting very little water to get in. This is a deliberate effect they though about when designing the dome. Of course some water will get inside: there are holes on the ground to take care of that. So yeah, you may find water inside the Pantheon, but it's very unlikely to flood. Thank you for this nice short!

[@lisette2060]

Chimney effect might be the word you're looking for.

[@cristinavasta8014]

I'm glad you are doing Rome. Want to see more

[@thomaszhang3101]

So do I ಡ⁠ ͜⁠ ⁠ʖ⁠ ⁠ಡ

[@GnJs6PackTraining]

The most perfect building I've ever been in. And you could stand in the middle and look up when I went. Spiritual experience. Wasn't busy when I went too. Beautiful building

[@christianfreedom-seeker2025]

Crawling in must have been a pain! 😆

[@alison9189]

Same here. Went April 2019 ☺️😌

[@perineo2231]

​@@christianfreedom-seeker2025depends by the day

[@walterroux291]

Definitely worth going in the Sagrada Familia. The construction on the outside that will be up for our lifetimes partially spoils an incredible building but the real treasure lies inside. The way the stained glass has been done, in coordination with the rest of the build, and the tree-like columns nearly made me believe in God. 🙃

[@lewisner]

@alison9189 I went in summer 1985. No KZbin shorts or smartphone just a Praktica LTL3 !

[@JupiterGuy3]

Pantheon, aeternum mirabile!🤩 Quam magnifice aedificium, cuius historia et architectura admirabilia sunt. Semper gaudeo hunc templum spectare et eius magnitudinem cogitare. Gratias tibi pro hoc video splendidum!☺️❤️

[@juanaltredo2974]

funny that Google actually translates quite well from Latin to English

[@gabrieleguerrisi4335]

​@@juanaltredo2974il latino è una lingua morta, è più semplice da tradurre di una lingua viva. gli inglesi hanno avuto 1000 anni per inventare espressioni analoghe per tradurre il latino

[@easternrebel1061]

The Romans and most of the great ancient civilizations for that matter didn't half ass things. They were a truly different breed.

[@johannes_keeper]

Because people back then won't complain much that government funds are being used for grand projects instead of feeding and helping poor people. And they've had slaves.

[@TonyJack74]

What's your point ​@@johannes_keeper

[@captnwinkle]

@@johannes_keeper go buy a history book

[@InternetAddict069]

​@@johannes_keeper that and unlike now they probably could not AFFORD half assing it.

[@yungsneed8449]

@@johannes_keeper back then the government actually funded grand projects. instead of giving weapons and money to foreigners for zero reason

[@Da_pok]

Agrippa built it, Hadrian restored it

[@fantomfang1100]

That's like saying ford made THE car; Hadrian gave it it's famous shape and bedazzlement, before him it was rectangular.

[@PseudonymsAreGovnoYaEbalGoogle]

​@@fantomfang1100 Benz made the car.

[@Airehcaz]

Ok well the enormous dome we were all admiring here was not part of the original Pantheon though so…no Agrippa didn’t build that

[@mobilehutch]

​@@PseudonymsAreGovnoYaEbalGoogle that's his point, in this metaphor Benz is Agrippa and Ford is Hadrian

[@JL1009]

and the catholics ruined it

[@armyaj]

I have no doubt I would cry looking up and at these beautiful structures built by our greatest European ancient civilization

[@maspesasmasperras5554]

The greatest european civilization was the anals

[@jimmythe-gent]

Indeed.

[@lewisner]

You have to go and see them in person. I was staggered when in 1985 I visited the Colosseum.

[@kelvinrichardson3163]

@@armyaj I actually did cry when visiting the Pantheon. It's a must see; especially, on a rainy day. That's the beauty of it. The oculus allows you to experience all types of weather.

[@ThedeadaccountAL]

@@armyaj ironically the architect was syrian middle eastern

[@sylvemaso9455]

Breathtaking Mind Boggling 🔆🌟🌟🔆

[@arifuretabeatz456]

The pink granite is from Aswan quarry, Egypt. These pillars could have likely been taken from an Egyptian megalithic structure. The temple at Baalbek, Lebanon, also has pillars with the same provenance. Difficult to move these pillars as they are one piece of stone with no reinforcement bar inside.

[@moonglow630]

It’s even more beautiful & awe inspiring in person.

[@adrianamoreira7877]

Magnifico!!! Sonho ainda em ver de perto. Como conseguiram sem tecnologias construir tamanha beleza?❤

[@ceejay3054]

Wow, that's much more than I knew about the place. Thank you!

[@woodcider]

Far and away my favorite building in Rome. The dome is magnificent.

[@Nikioko]

The Pantheon survived because it was converted to a church. So, the building was sacred and did not become a quarry like most other ancient buildings in Rome. And it was maintained all through its existence.

[@dcbaars]

Was a fixed part of my Latin classes in High school in the form of a school trip to Italy and all classic art and artifacts like the panteon, many statues, paintings, Spanish steps, Trevi fountain, etc. Pretty cool. Also all the lore of the Roman Empire in Latin texts ofcourse to translate during class.

[@TheRealCocoColours]

Me too! Weve been there 11 yrs ago, jesus. Im obsessed with the romans and rome ever since. Seeing all this in person is truly a life changing experience

[@AbdouRahman-ok7kz]

There are also Roman landmarks in Algeria that are very beautiful, but unfortunately the government does not pay attention to them.

[@saraswatkin9226]

The ancient Romans were so advanced with architecture.

[@ernestchadwell9069]

They looted the columns for a reason.

[@alclay8689]

As much as I love Rome they wernt that advanced in things like architecture and philosophy. Engineering and military yes, very advanced. But the fact things like columns and arches were just things copied from other cultures, mainly Greece and Egypt (which to be fair, they owned outright)

[@alclay8689]

​@@ernestchadwell9069what makes you think they looted the columns? It would be much simpler to just have them made for the same price and less hassle. They owned Egypt at the time, which had been ruled by the Greek Ptolemys for 300 years before the Caesars secured it. They're the ones who put up most of the fancy stuff in Egypt and the reason Rome respected Egyptian architecture.

[@beeg693]

The Romans copied the Greeks initially. However, the Romans made improvements on their architecture.

[@Federalregent]

And now the greeks call themselves roman.

[@nolasmith7687]

Been there, seen that! Just beautiful!

[@Mountainlover390]

Beautiful structure 😍😍 and beautiful drone shot of the city 👌👌

[@chuck-jy7mz]

I saw this in 2020 and it will take your breath away . . .

[@NotMe-f2e]

One of the best places I've visited, if you love history and architecture you must visit.

[@boostedbliss07MK5]

Its incredible. I’ve seen it in person. You brought me back there. Thanks.

[@laurac86]

Idk how I never knew how beautiful the inside is!!!! 😍

[@sheldoncampbell2139]

It was magical when I went back in 2008, not a lot of people and a ceremony of some sort was going on, chanting, burning of incense, and the chanting/praying echoed throughout!

[@Calidore1]

Probably a mass.

[@Ujuani68]

@@Calidore1 Me, a Catholic: 😂👍

[@gabrieleguerrisi4335]

a reformed christians we he sees a catholic mess😂

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

A little factoid for your viewers… I used to live in Italy for three years. The Parthenon is one of the few if not, the only structure saved in its original form due to being converted to a Christian church. Had not been converted to a church. It would probably have seen the same fate as all the other structures you see torn apart throughout Rome and Italy.

[@timmycrw91]

I am so glad that you mentioned that the dome is made of un reinforced concrete. It was probably made with volcanic ash, which made Rohman concrete much more durable than modern day concrete. And this building has survived all these centuries through even earthquakes

[@tinycockjock1967]

They figured out Roman concrete a month ago, it’s pottery shards that made it special.

[@sharkbaitbeachgearrentals7103]

Not to mention world wars

[@TheBacknblack92]

The volcanic ash giving its durability theory was disproven. It's pottery added in. The pottery contained lime. Fractures would happen across the large pieces which were pottery pieces. Water seeps in and converts the lime into calcium carbonate. So instead of water degrading roman concrete over time like other concrete, it actually strengthened it

[@jonajo9757]

​@@TheBacknblack92 Man, the day we've figured roman concrete excited many.

[@auntiejen5376]

It survived two world wars also.

[@Cragdognamedbear]

It was so much more impressive in person than I could have imagined. Its so huge my mind could barely comprehend it. Its the most incredible human building Ive ever seen. More incredible than any skyscraper Ive ever seen. Even more amazing it is still standing after 2000 years

[@Ragan247]

Romans also used sea water with there concrete mix. Allowing it to somewhat repair its self when it rains activating the limestone in the mixture. Out lasts our modern concrete by a long shot

[@Trapster99]

Bravo! you covered all the main points of this magnificent structure. Left out: There was a bronze statue of Jupiter in the Pantheon. The Romans, being practical people, removed it. The statue is now located inside St Peter's Basilica, renamed as St Peter.

[@draana6137]

An Mexican Architect Ricardo Flores Villasana was writing his ph thesis about the interest way to building. It was in National Authomous University of Mexico

[@stevechance150]

Fun Fact:. Do not sit on the floor. The guards will tell you "No sitting" and they mean it.

[@dw309]

Why the hell would you sit on the floor anyway…are you 12

[@alessandrom7181]

They are right, it's a Chatedral today dedicated to martyrs. You would not sit on the floor in a Church.

[@girlinthecurl93]

I remember this trip the footage you got is just truly priceless thank you for taking us with you ,Dearest Ariel .

[@Wasteland88]

My favorite building in the world. I can't wait to go see Rome this summer.

[@goodgood9955]

Tradition has it that very year on the anniversary of Romes founding, April 21st, the emperor would enter at midday and be bathed with the light coming from the oculus, or something like that. People do this to this day. Done it myself in 2018. Edit: actually bathed in the light coming in through the front door.

[@JeffY-y3z]

the square cut outs in the dome are called coffers. Coffering was used and is still used today to strengthen the concrete and to lighten the load of the concrete. When I worked construction I worked on numerous jobs that the floors and ceilings were coffered to improve the load bearing capabilities of the concrete.

[@oranguman9360]

Woah the world really was set back after the fall huh? You can sorta tell how advanced a civilization was by how long love their structures are and the Romans seem to be really advanced.

[@wejsmith5446]

botlookinass

[@xavierrodriguez2463]

I mean the medieval cathedrals they were building just after were just as impressive

[@cole6499]

😎👍

[@aselliofacchio]

​@@xavierrodriguez2463 "just after" yeah just after 1000 years 👍🏻

[@alessandrom7181]

@@aselliofacchio yeah and with a lot of knowledge learnt from the romans as well Indeed.

[@robertoa8672]

your description of the Pantheon is very short but also very satisfying and graceful ! grazie ! saluti da Roma !

[@johnpeterekstrand717]

It is not just one of the largest unreinforced Concrete domes - it is THE largest unreinforced Concrete dome, and AFAIK it has never been surpassed. It is an Engineering marvel with almost every single element being difficult: that it’s unreinforced, the square rectangular, stepped box-outs, the density of the Concrete getting lighter towards the top of dome etc.

[@michaelmflores4112]

Well said, you did a great job in your presentation 👏👍😀, great job, I love it....please stay curious my friend 😀...your friend Michael 😀

[@jonathannorthup5705]

It's very rare that i get to say this but i actually got to go there with my wife on our honeymoon 😁 it was one of the most amazing places 9ve ever been 😁

[@peapod8]

Truly magnificent and totally unbelievable that such a structure could be built in the 2nd century.

[@s0659651]

Going in July. Really looking forward to it.

[@l00tur]

Have fun! It’s on my bucket list!

[@VideoDotGoogleDotCom]

Watch out for pickpockets.

[@thl205]

Always research everywhere you want to go for prices/reviews. Obviously everyone wants to try real Italian food but there’s a lot of tourist traps, restaurants that have no history, no quality food but charge a lot to dumb out of towners. Best advice would be to ask your hotel concierge or any other trusted locals (not taxi drivers 😂)

[@capitanjulietti3436]

Go later bro, Rome in full summer is worst than the Sahara, just ask some Romans about it

[@croonyerzoonyer]

@@capitanjulietti3436 it’s all part of the experience. Those gelatos will be so much better.

[@nanmaysein5550]

Wow it’s so beautiful 😍 i would like to be there 😊

[@Amethyst_Dragon_]

Thank you for posting

[@maasicas]

Good thing that you pointed towards it. Would of had no idea where the ceiling is. Thanks.

[@daltonroller2998]

I’m lucky enough to have visited this structure myself. One can only truly appreciate its magnificence in person.

[@412StepUp]

I wish i could go back in time and watch exactly how they made the dome. The fact that it is just all concrete that has no reinforcements, and is still intact and looks perfect. It doesn’t even have 1 crack in it. We could not replicate this today, we simply don’t know how.

[@Draugonauv]

I feel like how they transported those pillars back would be almost as interesting

[@monsieur1936]

On a ship from the nile to Alexandria, then onto larger ships to Ostia, then onto smaller ships to Rome. Now how they transported those columns from the Tiber to the site is way too tough to be understood by someone like me.

[@samuelaraujomedeiros6682]

"No, it was the aliens"

[@ziplock8316]

The few hundred thousand slaves in the state always come handy for these sort of projects you know.

[@colinsheehan2063]

They often employed elephants to pull barges holding the pillars up the river

[@jonajo9757]

​​@@samuelaraujomedeiros6682 Therorist: "There's no way they've had the ability to move structures like this, let alone obelisks. You see, even though I have no through understanding of ancient masonry techniques nor the mohs scale, I'm certain that they had NOTHING to carve stuff like marble or granite. Infact, they might've melted it into place (or some shit idk), and moved them using levitation, vibrations, frequencies, bla bla bla.." Ancient rulers: "I'll pay you to move this really big rock with nothing but sleds and rollers." Ancient guy: 'I gotchu fam."

[@ianchesney9639]

We couldn't build something like this in current times. To classical era is far over.

[@Alfista1988]

Rome its the most beautiful city in the world ❤

[@risenfromthepyre]

That dome is a wonder of architecture.

[@jeanlawson9133]

Yet it rains in it,Ain't it just ain't it 😎 lols

[@realEpicGold]

​@@jeanlawson9133 It was built 2000 years ago. It is a wonder they built a dome this large. It was only beaten by the dome of Florence in the 15th century. For 1300 years it was the biggest in the world! And to achieve it, they for example made the opening at the top, but also made it more thinner the higher the wall went. Also, the opening allowed for natural sunlight, as otherwise the whole building would be dark. It is indeed a wonder of engineering, all built 2000 years ago.

[@dalitnahipehlehinduhu6569]

​@@realEpicGold biggest lol you didn't seen ancient Indian universities and temples.. thinking only Europeans has technology is 🤡🤡

[@realEpicGold]

@@dalitnahipehlehinduhu6569 Bruh I lived in India myself, it's a beautiful country, with mang beautiful temples and huge buildings. But it is a fact that the dome of the Pantheon was the largest in the world. I never said anything about India, not even about something bad. It's a gorgeous country, and it has good architecture.

[@rougesify]

@@dalitnahipehlehinduhu6569 the pantheon dome currently still IS the largest un reinforced concrete dome in the world (Florence cathedral is masonry). Unbeaten 2,000 years after And counting

[@BureauATF]

I went here this past march. Most amazing trip of my short life. We went in to Florence and then went to Rome. It really is an absolute MUST for everyone to see Rome before they die.

[@markauble3928]

Great video!

[@hoolydooly5799]

I agree this is magnificent. When i am in there i can believe i am in ancient Rome . Romans and concrete. I came I saw I concreted,!! 🙏

[@Joeyfugawi]

Beautiful building.

[@Bill-ou7zp]

I saw this in person and that I saw the replica made in the Vatican museums. The original pantheon was 1000 times more breathtaking.

[@maitiuofatharta1258]

The columns were meant to be much taller, but couldn't get granite long enough.

[@drkennethaugustuswalker]

Correction! The original Pantheon was built by Marcus Vispanius Agrippa between 27-25BC and given as a gift to his BFF, Caesar Augustus. The Pantheon was rebuilt between 118-125AD by Emperor Hadrian as the original structure was destroyed by 🔥

[@kakyoindonut3213]

They're so ahead of time

[@Samp4ever95]

Pantheon is the most impressive building in Rome. You can feel the power of the structure by walking into it

[@jackandblaze5956]

It's amazing how much more advanced we are today than 2000 years ago. Our buildings are made to last 70 years before we have to tear them down and replace them with buildings designed to last 35 years!

[@ProdbyMezzo]

How were they able to build such magnificent structures and buildings look at the detail 🤔

[@darkwaters1010]

You failed to mention that it's made of ancient Roman concrete, which is far superior to modern concrete, and that ancient Roman concrete was not replicated until a few years ago. It had been a lost technology for all that time.

[@endodouble6691]

I got to see it in person earlier this year and it was just as impressive as I had envisioned it

[@TheRealForgetfulElephant]

Agrippa one of the great Romans, even going as far as to refuse his triumph so that it wouldn’t make his friend Caesar look bad.

[@geridelbello4480]

The Pantheon was built in 27 BC. by Agrippa.

[@MissesWitch]

Romans built so many magnificent structures!

[@truthmatters758]

they didn’t build it they found it already there -.-

[@f.n8581]

@@truthmatters758 No the Romans build it !!!

[@ChristCenteredLivingUSA]

@@truthmatters758 It was built by the Romans. Heavily documented. Unless you have something you would like to share, otherwise please be quiet. And no, mentally ill terms like "Tartaria" and "Alien Technology" are not proof.

[@Revivalism23]

@@truthmatters758 what

[@truthmatters758]

@@Revivalism23 you heard what i said, those structures were already built by the time they found them.

[@dylancalhoun9171]

Remarkable how these structures still remain, yet we have buildings built in the 1960s that require major structural repair less than 100 years after being built

[@tsgumi]

Also it's floor is slightly slanted so it's floors are technically self cleaning haha

[@herosdote]

Rome is so beautiful, wonderful city ❤👌

[@pfranks75]

Been there! If you love history you’ll love Rome!

[@Beautiful_Doors_of_Sweden]

Yeah I think I will love it, want to go so bad

[@Ronnet]

The pantheon is my second favorite spot in Rome, right after the palatine hill Outlook (seeing all those ruins together of what was the heart of Rome and imagining it in its prime is mind blowing).

[@Bbeckley63]

Rome is such a magical city, historical attractions around so many corners of the city. So much to explore

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Amazing place Rome! incredible history

[@Beautiful_Doors_of_Sweden]

I want to go so bad

[@dennisstrahm4309]

I’m waiting for some whacko to say only alien technology can explain this

[@margaretochieng808]

We are really Grateful thankful and Blessed to the wisdom love and Mercy For those who built such Amazing Historical Miracle

[@builderpj]

It's not one of the largest concrete domes its the largest concrete dome on earth and modern humans could never re build it today

[@neutronalchemist3241]

It's one of the largest unreinforced domes in the world. It had actually been beaten only by Brunelleschi's dome of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, that's not made of concrete, but out of mansory. The dome of St. Peter's Chatedral in Rome is slightly larger than both, but has a reinforcing iron circle at the base.

[@sipjedekat8525]

I've been there twice. Both times relatively quiet, so ample opportunity to take it all in. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@mosesmanaka8109]

Who would have thought that when Pilate told Jesus that he had the authority to put Jesus to death or to spare His life, and Jesus corrected him by saying that Pilate only has the authority which has been given to him by God and that some 300 years later the mighty Roman Empire would be handed over to the Christian Church who converted its massive buildings to Cathedrals and Churches.

[@storm1110]

Facts

[@theguythatcoment]

Such a shame that modern Christianity has nothing to do with Jesus Christ and everything to do with worshipping Jupiter and the Sun, the two most important deities in Roman culture.

[@mosesmanaka8109]

@@theguythatcoment Not at all.

[@theguythatcoment]

@@mosesmanaka8109 every important date in Christianity comes from the worshipping of pagan gods. The Vatican has the same obelisk to which hundreds of thousands of children where sacrificed for the gods in ancient Egypt and then used by Romans to worship the sun god and offer the blood of slaves in gladiatorial battles, the last thing the first christians saw before being eaten by lions was the exact same obelisk that's in the middle of the Vatican. You are crazy if you think Romans just let Christianity happen after heavily persecuting it for hundreds of years instead of highjacking the whole religion in order to keep their old gods alive. I should also remind you that the first thing that happened after Rome became a christian empire was starting to persecute and kill any other variation of Christianity that existed that didn't fit the Roman custom.

[@mosesmanaka8109]

@@theguythatcoment I know all that stuff, nothing new but it's not entirely accurate. No where in the Bible does it tell us to celebrate the birth of Christ, it does however instruct us to celebrate His death and resurrection but not His Birth, so why do we celebrate Christmas, His Birth? The Apostle Paul who once was a staunch Pharisee after his conversion to Christ wrote: "For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to everyone, so that I may win more [for Christ]. To the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I might win Jews [for Christ]; to men under the Law, [I became] as one under the Law, though not being under the Law myself, so that I might win those who are under the Law. To those who are without (outside) the Law, [I became] as one without the Law, though [I am] not without the law of God, but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law. To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ]. And I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings along with you." 1 Corinthians 9:19‭-‬23 AMP The wonderful Gospel Message is inclusive, it tries to always include people not exclude them, as Jesus did who was called "a friend of sinners and of tax collectors". As Paul says that food offered to idols is nothing, it's superstition, it's just food which goes into your stomach, it has no spiritual significance as we serve the One and Only True GOD, we are not affected by nonsense and thus we don't make an issue over irrelevant stuff. Paul says as long as l can get the Gospel message over to you that you are a sinner and need to repent of your sins through accepting Christ as Savior that is the main aim and only goal. Not adhering to some meaningless food rituals. The same applies with Christmas which the Church adapted some meaningless pagan worship of some god to celebrate the birth of Christ. No big deal. Christianity remains the biggest and most influential religion in the world today. Really remarkable. 👊👍

[@Jason-xb3jh]

I’ve been there and stood underneath that dome. It is amazing! 👍✨

[@Rickiye]

Built in 125 Ad. Whoah.

[@SpringNotes]

Amazing ! I saw it in a painting. Didn't realize it still existed. Wow ! ! !

[@joannapolowy4647]

I've been there. It takes your breath away.

[@deborahbranham-taylor6682]

It really does. One of the not to miss things in Rome.

[@holdtheline8814]

Yeah, its breathtaking! - Floyd, George.

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

@@holdtheline8814 you mean the violent domestic abuser fentanyl boi?

[@Matryoshkabomb]

I've seen it in person. Most beatiful igloo and structure I've ever seen. It's definitely a mecca. Incomparable with the olympia building here in washington.

[@yzzazz]

Who let our guy out of New York??

[@anaibarangan4908]

I've been there more than once, and observe how the dome is built, the shape of every concrete square, creates the weight sustainment. Then everything in marble work within is breathtaking.

[@iammaxhammer]

Concrete from Mount Etna is the secret to the dome's durability

[@giovannimoriggi5833]

The right land was already not far from Rome, because ancient volcanos was in there, as usual in Italy. They call a peculiar mix "pozzolana", which is the main key of roman concrete.

[@Kenshiroit]

its from Vesuvius....

[@iammaxhammer]

@@Kenshiroit that was my first guess then I changed my mind 🤣 I remember watching a documentary about it but couldn't find it

[@Godscommandmentsaretruth]

I was there a couple of weeks ago. Highly recommend a visit to this incredible building. Hadrian's villa in Tivoli is also worth a look, along with the Colosseum, the Forum, and the ruins at Ostia. If you love Roman ruins, Rome is a must see.

[@margaretochieng808]

Thank you Lord for everything let your will alone Jesus prevail Amen

[@Revivalism23]

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