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Cutaway diagram of the Pantheon in Rome (infosec.pub)

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[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That's an interesting pick. Why the Pantheon?

[–] ObtuseDoorFrame@lemm.ee 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It's impossible for me to comprehend how it was built, and how it's managed to last this long. The answer might as well be "magic," judging by the awe I experience when thinking about it.

The temporary support system constructed underneath it to support the dome during construction would've been quite the sight.

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

You should check out the inverted architecture process. You might understand and love the magic in that:

https://scrambleit.substack.com/p/why-buildings-are-designed-upside

[–] ObtuseDoorFrame@lemm.ee 5 points 5 months ago

That was a great read!