The 5 Greatest Roman Buildings Demolished during the Renaissance

A fountain 100 feet tall. A temple with columns the size of redwoods. The greatest early Christian church. This video explores some of the masterpieces of Roman architecture that were demolished for building materials during the Renaissance.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Temple of Minerva
2:19 Septizodium
4:16 Baths of Constantine
6:07 Temple of Serapis
8:25 Old St. Peter's Basilica

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