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2,000-year-old Pantheon in Rome might be


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The secret behind the unusual design of the Pantheon in Rome has baffled archaeologists since its construction some 2,000 years ago.

But now scientists believe they have finally solved the mystery - the giant temple has a 30ft-wide circular hole, or 'oculus', in its roof so it can act as a massive sundial.

Its purpose, they claim, was to direct a beam of light to illuminate the entrance at the exact moment the emperor entered the dome.

Not only does the light hit the designated spot precisely, it also perfectly lines up to a semicircular stone arch above the doorway.

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