Mystery of Rome's Volcano Temple

The Pantheon is ancient Rome’s best-preserved monument. From its record-breaking concrete dome roof, with a 30-foot-wide hole in the center, to its curved marble floor and 25 feet thick walls, the Pantheon is a marvel of ancient engineering. Now, new evidence beneath the streets of Rome reveals clues to the Pantheon’s original purpose. Can pioneering 3D scanning reveal who builds this ancient wonder? And can investigations in tunnels beneath Rome, reveal how the ancient engineers build the impossible dome, with a gaping hole in the center? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices