Book description
Learn about the history of the Pantheon in Rome with iMinds Travel's
insightful fast knowledge series. Which Roman building has been used as
a military fortress, a Christian church, and a fish and vegetable market
during the course of its long life? The answer is the Pantheon, whose
majestic columns and magnificent dome ensure its place as one of Rome s
most impressive architectural feats. Its ability to be transformed to
suit different religions and cultures has ensured it has lasted for
millennia. Firstly, the Pantheon is an awesome reminder of Rome s
ancient past. It comes from the Greek words pan , meaning all , and
theos , meaning god . So it started life as a monument built to all
Roman gods. And it was one of the most sacred places in the city in
Roman times, with impressive white-marble statues of Jupiter and Minerva
once standing there. Visitors today find a Pantheon that is in on lower
ground to its surrounds. But it was originally built on level ground.
This just shows how much ancient rubble the city of Rome is built on
today! Marcus Agrippa built the first Pantheon in 27BC. But the version
we see today was constructed by the Emperor Hadrian between 118 and
125AD. Hadrian s building may have replaced Agrippa s, but he paid
homage to the former patron, with a Latin plaque that translates to M.
Agrippa made this . Both ancient buildings were temples to the Roman
gods, but this purpose of the Pantheon was not to last. iMinds will tell
you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series,
transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for
discover on route to your destination. iMinds brings targeted knowledge
to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your
mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds unique fast-learning
products have been praised in the Financial Times, Wired, Vogue, Robb
Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable and many others.. the future of
general knowledge acquisition. Learn about the history of the Pantheon
in Rome with iMinds Travel's insightful fast knowledge series. Which
Roman building has been used as a military fortress, a Christian church,
and a fish and vegetable market during the course of its long life? The
answer is the Pantheon, whose majestic columns and magnificent dome
ensure its place as one of Rome s most impressive architectural feats.
Its ability to be transformed to suit different religions and cultures
has ensured it has lasted for millennia. Firstly, the Pantheon is an
awesome reminder of Rome s ancient past. It comes from the Greek words
pan , meaning all , and theos , meaning god . So it started life as a
monument built to all Roman gods. And it was one of the most sacred
places in the city in Roman times, with impressive white-marble statues
of Jupiter and Minerva once standing there. Visitors today find a
Pantheon that is in on lower ground to its surrounds. But it was
originally built on level ground. This just shows how much ancient
rubble the city of Rome is built on today! Marcus Agrippa built the
first Pantheon in 27BC. But the version we see today was constructed by
the Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 125AD. Hadrian s building may have
replaced Agrippa s, but he paid homage to the former patron, with a
Latin plaque that translates to M. Agrippa made this . Both ancient
buildings were temples to the Roman gods, but this purpose of the
Pantheon was not to last. iMinds will tell you the story behind the
place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair
traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your
destination. iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device
with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden
your mind. iMinds unique fast-learning products have been praised in the
Financial Times, Wired, Vogue, Robb Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable
and many others.. the future of general knowledge acquisition.
