So How Did the Pantheon’s Dome Stand the Test of Time? Let’s explore this ancient Rome’s engineering marvel. Perhaps the most important reason the Pantheon still stands is the unique ...

The ancient Romans weren’t just great at conquering lands—they were also engineering geniuses.  Their secret weapon?

As in Rome, the church was built on an axial plan ... and all the dome construction is based on a cornice adorned with ancient art-styled decorations. Domes, in the form of huge rounded vaults made of ...

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They had no legal rights in ancient Rome and they were considered to be ... which allowed them to build large buildings, with huge domes. One famous domed building was the Pantheon in Rome ...