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Roman Architectur e By Ian Foster January 2014
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Roman ArchitectureBy Ian Foster January 2014
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The Odeon at the base of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece commissioned by Herodes Atticus, an Athenian, but Roman Senator. It was built in memory of his deceased wife.
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The Pantheon in Rome
A view of the Pantheon from my hotel.
At night, without the crowds.
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The Pantheon
The ceiling inside.
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The Vatican St. Peter’s Basilica
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The Coliseum
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Columns in the Coliseum
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The system for lifting things from the basement of Coliseum.
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Original tiles
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The Arch of Constantine
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Circus Maximusthe site of ancient Roman chariot racing
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Castel Sant’AngeloHadrian’s mausoleum and later a papal fortress
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The Roman Forum
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An excavated area showing ancient Rome.