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Mausoleum of Theodoric - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Barrow, Brass, Burial, Bust, Cairn, Catacombs, Cenotaph, Cist, Column, Cromlech, Cross, Crypt, Cup, Dolmen, Grave |
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The Mausoleum of Theodoric (Italian Mausoleo Teodorico) in Ravenna was built in 520 by Theodoric the Great
as his future tomb.
Its current structure is divided into two decagonal orders, one above the other and both made of Istria stone. It is roofed with a single 300 ton Istria stone of 10 metres in diameter. A niche leads down to a room which was probably a chapel for funeral liturgies. A stair leads to the upper floor. A circular porphyry tub is located in the centre of the floor, in which Theodoric was supposed to be buried. His remains were removed during Byzantine rule.
It was inscribed with seven other "Early Christian Monuments and Mosaics of Ravenna" buildings as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1996.
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Example Usage of Mausoleum |
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thekennection: Paying my respects at grandpa's private Mausoleum. Miss ya, lolo. - Pic: http://bkite.com/2b2ru |
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BubbaLives: @smeykunz @BillohBill I KNOW! LOL. the Evil Eye. OMG. We need to liven up this Mausoleum. |
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xrachchx: lie in the grass, next to the Mausoleum + |
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