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The Pantheon was one of Rome's oldest, and most famous Roman Catholic Church. The word "Pantheon" means "Temple of all the Gods".

History

The original Pantheon was built in 31 BC by Marcus Agrippa after the Battle of Actium. In 126 A.D. it was restored to it's current form by the Emperor Hadrian, however, retaining Agrippa's original inscription and dedication. The inscription reads M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT and the translation to English says: "Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, in his third consulate, made this". It was used to commemorate the Roman gods and goddesses originally, but was converted into a church by Pope Boniface IV in 609. Both the name and style of the building have inspired similar churches in Europe, most notably a second Pantheon in Paris, France.

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