Explore the secret rooms of the Pantheon
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2024
- The Pantheon is the best preserved temple of Ancient Rome, but in this episode we'll explore some huge, structural rooms of the Pantheon (the grottoni) that are rarely accessed. Indeed, most people don't even know they exist! How is this possible? What purpose did they serve? Let's explore!
0:00 Introduction
1:14 Pantheon's secret rooms (the grottoes- grottoni)- floor plan; grottoni rooms and Basilica of Neptune: engineering necessities of Pantheon
4:13 Tour of the grottoni rooms
6:42 Pantheon brickstamps and Basilica of Neptune decorations
8:09 Grottoni vaulting
There is a lot of up to date scholarship on the grottoni. I direct you, in particular, to the work and publications of architectural historian Mark Wilson Jones, who has written extensively on the subject. I've had the privilege over the years to examine the Pantheon with him on location, alone and with students!
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This is why I love this channel. Taking us to places we didn't know about!
THANK YOU
I hear of "Rome" a lot, but it's difficult to think of it carefully, or in detail, as tourism implies a superficial understanding, of it, rather than a bit of study, a bit of rest, a bit of play
what a lucky man you are to have access to those magnificent place and thank you for sharing them with us.
occasionally it's open to the public- one of the advantages living in Rome
@@DariusArya been there a few time and even now I still have so many place I did not had the time to see haha :)
The Pantheon is my most favourite building in the world. Thanks for revealing even more about it 🙏
My pleasure!
Mine too! There’s absolutely nothing else that comes close to it.
What a treat. Next time I'm in the Pantheon, I'll know what is behind those small doors at the back! Incredible, love these insights into those areas of Rome we 'experts' and enthusiasts think we know! Thank you, Darius
My pleasure!
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Wow! I’m in bed with a case of Influenza Type A (mild one) and this was such educational and informative distraction from the mild misery! I’ll be re-watching this several times for sure. I have never even heard of these spaces. I knew that the Basilica of Neptune once existed, but similarly had no idea that a visible part remained.
Thanks for all of your really great work - you’re absolutely the best and a real international treasure.
I really appreciate it! Feel better!! you will enjoy @ancientromelive TH-cam as well
Gosh, Darius, that was so interesting! When it comes to ancient Rome and its history, that has so defined our 'western world' (along with ancient Greece and development of Christianity), you really deliver, with your insightful knowledge and your passion for narrating it. I've been to Rome only once (LOVED IT) so far, and while there saw the Pantheon, but had no idea of the substructure that has been an intrinsic part of this glorious edifice until watching this episode of yours right here. Thanks for making the ancient Roman world such an enriching experience for all of your viewers. Great job.
Tracy Lindsey (Atlanta)
I really appreciate it, Tracy. I'll endeavor to share more from recent travels - I'm going to drop videos on Jordan, Albania, Egypt, from last year..
Thank you, Darius, for your reply. I'll stayed glued to your content and episodes. Knowing the 'roots' of one's civilization (in our case- ancient Greece and Rome- the 'west') is really a necessity, even to a better understanding of our current world today. Thanks again. Tracy
It's interesting that much of each artifice lives on, as rome gave us politics, or a way of doing it, maybe, that focuses it on proper things, and greece (ancient greece) ways of thinking about it, while all living it, and religions, maybe places to live, ways to 'breathe' or believe, and many cultures since
A very well expressed thought, for sure. So many people don't even come close to realizing how 'interjected' our daily lives are with the ancient world, in so many ways.
Great presentation! I had no idea these space existed. I stayed in Roma for a week living in an Airbnb right in front of to the Pantheon, and went there every day. It is the most important existing Roman structure in my opinion.
In a week, you have only scratched the surface. I've lived in Rome and passed by almost every day for 25 years- and I'M still scratching the surface of the richness of Roman Antiquity ...
So wonderful Darius, Hadrian is my passion , and I love anything associated with him. Your channel gives me access to all the Roman world I have missed in my tours.
Oh yes, there is not your standard tour fare, I promise you. Stick with me, and I'll show you the good stuff, places and monuments I've worked on and seen for decades.. makes for a different experience.... More Hadrianic material on the way!
Thank you. The Pantheon is my favourite ancient building. In two months i'll be there again. 😃
I'm so jealous of your job, getting to geek out on this stuff every day. Thanks again for taking us along for the ride!
Thank you. I certainly don't want to create envy - but rather to stimulate interest and conversation. Lot of great scholarship shared on this channel and @ancientromelive based on 25 years of working and living in Rome.
Am văzut o singură dată Roma și Pantheon și pot să spun că am rămas impresionată!Cum au putut acum două mii de ani romanii, să facă asemenea construcții trainice,elegante,frumoase care să dăinuie atât de mult timp?
Thanks for taking us in the secret rooms. Being an architecture nut, I've always wanted to go in there. The Pantheon is my favorite building in Roma.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very good documentary, but you're moving the camera too fast. I get dizzy and a little nauseous, and I can't see the detail because it blurs!
I agree, it's too busy. I would've enjoyed and understood more with a slower pace.
noted thanks
How the heck do you people even walk?
@@toddaulner5393 Oh baloney. Bad camera work is bad camera work, not a problem with viewers.
Thank you for showing behind the scenes. I found it fascinating. I visited the Pantheon January 15th 2006. Breath taking. Happiest time of my life being in Rome that week.
Awesome to hear!
I'm planning a trip to Italy this summer and once I've spent a couple of days with my family there I will be heading out to the sites you highlight in your videos, the Pantheon included. Thank you for re-igniting my passion for ancient Rome.
There's a great place to stay right by there its in the same place as All'Antico Vinaio. Great central location to walk to most sites.
Glad to be a resource - please also check out my non profit: @ancientromelive on TH-cam for more content -
This is absolutely remarkable, who would it thought that this secret rooms ever existed!
Happy to share.
Thank you Darius for the behind the scenes tour of the Pantheon.
My pleasure
I recently stumbled upon your channel and I'm so thankful. I am completely hooked, amazing content and much appreciated. This information will make my next trip to Rome so much more enjoyable. There is so much to take in, sometimes you forget what you are looking at, you are so informative in this way, Thank you so much!!
Awesome, thank you! And thanks for your kind comments
The Pantheon is my favourite building in Rome. However, I had no idea that these other spaces existed. Thanks!
Thanks for this adventure… Ive stood there for hours imagining what all happened in the back there.
I KNOW- happy to share
I have not yet visited Rome but am thankful that I can watch the videos from this channel. Videos such as this one which show us places that are not usually visible to us or not presented by other channels are especially helpful. I am fascinated by the buildings and structures from antiquity and watching this in HD on the large screen tv is the next closest thing to being there. I hope to join one of your in person tours in Rome at some point. Thank you Darius!
So nice of you. Awesome - yes, I film in 4K for that reason!
So fascinating! Who knew! I haven't been inside the Pantheon for many many years. Excited to revisit now instead of avoiding it. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Please do! It's a bit of a shame it's now an IG famous monument- but it truly deserves a visit- and the online ticket service is easy to use.
Thank you for taking us literally behind the scenes in the Pantheon! 👍👍❤❤
My pleasure
Always mesmerized by your videos! Thanks for the best videos on Roman history out there. Makes me want to sneak into some of these spots, when in Rome in May, ha!
Glad you like them! Give a holler when you are in town- I'll be leading two @ancientromelive programs that month- but I'm always here.
@@DariusArya Thanks for the nice reply. Be fun to see you in your natutal enviroment! Ciao!
Amazing video, fantastic content, superb presentation, great shots. Flawless. Darius is simply the best Roman archaeologist. Thank you!
I think this is Fantastic.Never heard or seen this and have been inside many times.I am very appreciative of you taking the time.Truly amazing.
These spaces are supposed to be opened up on a more regular basis in the future
This was great to watch! My wife and I stayed in an apartment overlooking the Pantheon, and we both noticed the windows above the apse where Neptune stood. We wondered what was behind the glass and now we know! What a treat. Thank you Darius!
Very cool!
Very cool, Darius. I always wondered about the construction add-ons to the Pantheon. I was there years ago and it was breathtaking.
Really nice place to know when in Rome! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you
Thanks for the video super cool too see! Always knew there was more to the place. Really like this channel thank you for the in depth videos man!
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks much. I appreciate your in-depth tours beyond the typical tourist information.
Thank you!
Oh, amazing. I've always wondered what that back side of Pantheon was!
Thank you. I just knew about the secret place of the pantheon just right now.
I truly wish for you greater wealth and success in every possible way.
God bless you with your whole team.
You're very welcome
WOW in one Word
Thank You for sharing
I am fascinated with Ancient
Rome 🎉❤🎉
Thank you!
I’ve walked by several times but first time I’ve had an explanation of what I was seeing- grazie
It's so exciting to learn new details about places one thinks one knows. Thanks a lot!
And a lot more to share- so stay tuned!
Love this! The Pantheon was a major Bucket List item "checked off." Now I have a reason to go back! (BTW, I enjoy your appearances on archaeological shows.)
Thank you very much !
I thought that, after so many years, I knew everything about my favorite monument on earth. What a pompous affirmation... You just gave me so more information, I'm speechless.
May I ask you, and I'm probably not alone, how does the authorities inform the public about the days they open it ? Like we did with the Vatican for the under-crypt (you see what I mean) under St Peter. Is there a website ? Knowing how to get their calendar would help a lot. Glad I found your channel, thanks again, hi from Switzerland.
My wife and I had the immense pleasure of visiting the Pantheon in October 2023.
It's breathtaking! A living monument to the glory of ancient Rome! Superb.
Thanks for posting.
My pleasure!
How cool! Been to the Pantheon four or so times and didn’t know anything other than the main circular room was there
Thank you for this tour of a hidden place in Rome. When I am there next week, I will be able to remember what you revealed every time I walk past the Pantheon.
Awesome - and enjoy!
WOW, such an interesting channel, always brings me back to Rome, at least in my imagination. 🤗
Thank you! Music to my ears!
Absolutely astounding. Thank-you so much.
My pleasure
Thank you for showing this! Amazing
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastico. Your explorations of unseen places in Rome Is top notch and incredibly interesting. Your column of Trajan assente was Amazing. My sincere complimenti.
Thank you. I'm endeavoring to share the truly jaw-dropping access but also insights into what everyone sees, or can see in Rome (and Empire)
Absolutely awesome! A look behind the curtain, thanks Darius.
Glad you like it! Indeed, backstage pass from me to you
@@DariusArya I loved at the end of the video when you walked through the "backstage" doorway into the Rotunda. I've worked in big construction in New York City for 40 years and have had similar behind the scenes experiences. I hope to join you in Rome one day! Thanks for your videos.
The genius is breathtaking! Thank you!
AGREED
Thank you so much very very good video .
Fantastic Darius .
Very intersted in looking to your course .
Thank you- send me questions at dar@romanculture.org
Love this guy, just got onto your videos and must have watched nearly all of them. Deserves much more attention, great informative structure plus narration that oozes passion. keep it up - proud of you
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I think you get my groove- You might like my non profit @ancientromelive TH-cam ... and tv shows- here on this hub I'll really give you some of my favorites and endeavor to be a better filmmaker-
Truly enjoyed this video ! I have read about these buildings in different books . Those descriptions served their purpose but your video showed the size and scale compared to the Pantheon . The Neptune basIlica must have been one of the most beautiful buildings in Rome .
Glad you enjoyed it! I loved sharing it! Yes, the basilica was so impressive. All we have is that small strip... but it was HUGE. Thankfully we have lots of drawings of it when it was entirely visible. Stick with me- you won't find any other archaeologist so willing to share all of these secrets and inaccessible sites in Rome and throughout the Empire.
Hope to visit these rooms when I come back to visit Rome, thanks for the virtual visit 🙏
fingers crossed
I have been to the Pantheon. Thanks for showing the secret rooms!
My pleasure - and more to share!
That's way cooler than the screens I'll be staring at in 10 hours.
Been there, seen that, and still wondering how was it made and how good it is. A pearl of history. Thanks for the guide.
Agreed- so impressive ... more "secrets" to share in the future..
Thanks for sharing. ❤amazing. I will be in Rome next month 🎉
Appreciate it.
Thank you for the video. It's really impressive.
Exploring the rooms you showed in the video, it came to my mind, that the structure had been rebuild many times. And before it looked totally different. For ex there are lots of laid arches. It seems, before the whole structure had looked more spacious and airy.
And it also seems, that the Pantheon is much older structure than people believe. As the reason Romans used small plinth bars instead huge bricks of several tonns that the culture used before. The base of arches is more impressive than the material used after to fulfill the spaces to strengthen the structure.
Thank you for producing this film. I have always wanted to see 'behind the curtain' of the Pantheon.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is awesome! Great job Darius!
Thanks a ton! How are you??
@@DariusArya I’m awesome, thanks. Hope you are well. Always enjoy your work. Will have to take a trip to Rome later this year!
holy moly ! the labor effort, in making the material, then logistics of construction, and the man hours x 10^6, amazing ..... back in the day
This was amazing. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Keep watching for more insights and access!
Great tour! Thanks a lot, Darius!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think of Rome all the time and that’s why I can’t never get enough of Rome
I agree!!!
Thanks for the tour. Neat place to see.
Thank you!
I always wondered who lived up there in that building overlooking Patheon, with all the flowers on its large ballcony. So, it is you! Good forturne, Darius, good fortune.
Thank you🏛️ amazing wisdom and wonderful to see your videos.
Thank you! 🙏 lots more coming in 2024!!!
@@DariusAryaI was curious, can you say if it 100% original to when it was built. I just find it hard to believe it has been standing this long especially with the earthquakes/tremors Italy gets. Most old buildings have had substantial changes over the decades either to change it to keep up with the times or to replace decayed materials.
It has always been my dream to visit this building one day. I love Italy as it has so much art and architecture. I hope one day soon I can join you as you truly have done your homework.
First time I’ve seen these environments. Thanks Darius!!
My pleasure!
SUCH A PHENOMENAL VIDEO!
many thanks!
Thank you, another interesting look behind the scenes.
Behind the curtain!
Amazing. Thanks. Watching from Minnesota. 👏👏👏
Thanks for watching!
That’s my favorite place in the world; you’ve got the amazing pantheon and this beautiful square. It’s been a while since I’ve been to Rome so who knows if they’re still there, but I would recommend getting a pizza and a bottle of wine on the corner closest and people watch. Then followed up with gelato on the far corner.
Fantastic tour, I almost find those "hidden" rooms more fascinating than the main hall itself
thank you. I agree- a treat to explore the workings behind the curtain - a lot of great engineering revealed! To be opened to the public on a regular basis soon.
Darius, I love your content and watch it all the time. This excellent presentation reminds me of a question I've had for a while: What is underneath the Pantheon? I have studied some of the content of Roma Sotterannea, where it is often said that everything in Rome was bult on top of pre-existing structures. Is there anything of interest below the Pantheon, such as the previously built versions of the Pantheon, by Agrippa, or whatever was on the location prior to that? The roman builders/architects of Hadrian's time must have needed to consider whether the foundations of such a massive and heavy new structure would be safely supported by the grounds on which they planned to erect it. Is there anything to see under the Pantheon, in a similar fashion to what you presented in this segment about the back area of the Pantheon? Mille grazie, in advance!
Great questions- I will tackle this issue in a future video...long story short is that some soundings have revealed the foundations of the Agrippan porch and rotunda areas- roughly same dimensions...
Saved for our appreciation today thanks to the constant faithfulness of Catholics using it as a church!!
A lot of the best preserved temples in Rome are due to the fact that they were used- usually as churches... T. of Hercules, T. of Portunus, Curia, Temple of Antoninus Pius et Faustina-
Good stuff, Darius. That new mic and better camera work have greatly improved your presentation which is essential for your kind of content. Keep it up.
Awesome, thank you!
Very nice tour Darius :) Thanks!
My pleasure
I checked out the back when I was there; because architecture is one of my passions.
Ooh! I've been to that coffee shop. I love Rome!
Amazing, thank you for sharing… 😀
My pleasure
Amazing. Thanks for the video.
Glad you liked it!
Great presentation, thank you! Would be nice to see once the passage ways inside the Aurelian and later walls of Rome too.
Great suggestion!
Enjoyed very much! Thanks Darius! 👏👏👏👍😊🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have visited the site december 2022 on a special occasion. It is spectacular!
Astounding. Thanks for sharing and explanation.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you Darius Interesting and informative
My pleasure!
Love this, thank you.
You are so welcome! I love sharing the secret spaces that all of us Roman archaeologists know so well.
Wow. Incredible.
Amazing walkthrough, some of the doorways that have a large arch then bricked up mostly, are those made that way for structural purposes? Or were they once an open passage?
Thank you for sharing this amazing place. ❤❤
Walking through huge relieving arches that pressed against the rotunda wall portion that had a lot of scary cracks!
One of the most expensive buildings in the world, and then the roof got a hole. Every western capitol in the world, have a copy of this building build, and used as some kind of administrative work. But, with not hole. You could say this building is a solid Icon.
Siempre nos sorprendes con lugares inimaginables. Gracias. Gracias...
Thanks for posting this Darius
Thank you 🙏 for this educational video friend. Amen 🙏.
Fascinating!
I believe there were papal apartments in the pantheon at one point. Some of ancient Rome's secrets remain unseen by the public. This tour was a taste of that hidden history. Thanks Darius!
Yes, a lot more to share about the Pantheon. Stay tuned!
That was great! Any chance you could film the other hidden rooms and cavities in the Pantheon?
Yes, can't share it all at once- more on the way.
What a special treat to see.
Fascinating, didn't know that. Thanks.
incredible !!!! thanks you so much !!!!
It's a wonderful age that we live in where modern technology and enthusiastic guides like Darius combine to bring the wonders of the ancient world into our living rooms, wherever on the Earth that we live, and at the click of a button!
My pleasure!
super! amazing inside showing!
THANK YOU- loved sharing this one!
I’m so jealous! Great video!
It will eventually open up to the public
@@DariusArya Good to know. Thanks for sharing this. It’s just outstanding
This is great video! Actually there are several other small doors into Pantheon. What is behind these doors? Is there some corridor around whole structure? And is there some substructure below floor of Pantheon? I am fascinated by this building for decades but there are not many informations available. There are small drains on the floor inside Pantheon are there some ancient pipes below floor? I have many questions concerning this building.
Great questions- and if you stick with me- I'll be sure to take to you other secret spaces of the Pantheon .. comes from working and living in Rome for 25 years as an archaeologist and tv host. I don't think you'll find anyone online with as much access... for other insights- check out my IG feed which spans more than a decade... lots of special access featured there.