A temple which would be known by the Greek term Pantheion was first dedicated in the Field of Mars by Agrippa, perhaps to exalt all of the gods. It was rebuilt over a century later and completed during the reign of Hadrian almost exactly nineteen centuries ago. This reconstruction is perhaps the best preserved building of any ancient civilization, and arguably the most influential building ever constructed. It is, quite simply, exquisite beyond belief. I have taken more photographs of the dome than I can possibly count. Here are some recent ones.

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