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    Early Christian architecture developed from Roman basilica designs, with the first purpose-built Christian churches appearing in the 3rd century at Dura Europos in Syria. Christian churches adapted Roman architectural forms like the basilica for worship, seen at sites like Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome from the 5th century. As Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire, larger basilica-style churches were constructed such as the Basilica of Constantine and Old St. Peter's Basilica, demonstrating how Christian architecture both borrowed from and transformed Roman architectural traditions.

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    Early Christian architecture developed from Roman basilica designs, with the first purpose-built Christian churches appearing in the 3rd century at Dura Europos in Syria. Christian churches adapted Roman architectural forms like the basilica for worship, seen at sites like Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome from the 5th century. As Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire, larger basilica-style churches were constructed such as the Basilica of Constantine and Old St. Peter's Basilica, demonstrating how Christian architecture both borrowed from and transformed Roman architectural traditions.

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    Early Christian Architecture: The Roman Period

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    Early Christian architecture developed from Roman basilica designs, with the first purpose-built Christian churches appearing in the 3rd century at Dura Europos in Syria. Christian churches adapted Roman architectural forms like the basilica for worship, seen at sites like Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome from the 5th century. As Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire, larger basilica-style churches were constructed such as the Basilica of Constantine and Old St. Peter's Basilica, demonstrating how Christian architecture both borrowed from and transformed Roman architectural traditions.

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    Early Christian Architecture

    The Roman period


    Dura Europos
    The first purpose made house for worship
    Dura Europos
    Inside the house
    A typical Roman Temple
    Santa Maria sopra Minerva
    Assisi
    Pompeii
    A typical Roman city
    The Forum
    The hub of the city
    The Roman Basilica
    An artist’s impression
    The Basilica of Constantine
    Today
    The Basilica of Constantine
    Reconstruction
    The Christian Basilica
    Plan
    San Giovanni in Laterano
    reconstruction
    San Giovanni in Laterano
    painting
    Old St Peter’s Basilica
    reconstruction
    Old St Peter’s Basilica
    Internal view
    San Paolo fuori le mura
    Facade from atrium
    San Paolo fuori le mura
    Internal view
    Santa Maria Maggiore
    Facade detail
    Santa Maria Maggiore
    Internal view

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