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Roman ArchitectureBy Ian Foster January 2014
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.
The Pantheon in Rome
A view of the Pantheon from my hotel.
At night, without the crowds.
The Pantheon
The ceiling inside.
The Vatican St. Peter’s Basilica
The Coliseum
Columns in the Coliseum
The system for lifting things from the basement of Coliseum.
Original tiles
The Arch of Constantine
Circus Maximusthe site of ancient Roman chariot racing
Castel Sant’AngeloHadrian’s mausoleum and later a papal fortress
The Roman Forum
An excavated area showing ancient Rome.