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Throughout history, domes have been used in architecture throughout the
entire world. There is evidence of domes used in architecture dating
back to c.1250 BC and earlier. Domes are continuing to be used as
elements in
architecture and are being constructed to this date.
Throughout the past and present domes have been used for everything
ranging from tombs to cathedrals. However there is one recurring theme
in past dome structures, most of the past dome structures have been
constructed for a religious purpose, whether it be burial or worship.
The people of ancient times never had the types of technology that we
have now, in the modern world, nonetheless the ancient people were able
to construct their own dome structures. One of the most famous ancient
dome structures is the Treasury of Atreus, which was constructed in
c.1250 BC. The Treasury of Atreus was constructed as a tomb for
Agamemnon. Although this tomb was a dome, and nowadays we commonly think
of structures above ground, the main cavity of the Treasury of Atreus
was constructed underground. The Treasury of Atreus is different from
the domes we commonly think of nowadays, not only because of the fact
that the building was underground but also because of the fact that the
general shape of the Treasury of Atreus has more of a pyramid-like
essence to it. Taking a bit of a fast forward in time, one of the next
famous domes constructed, the Pantheon is currently the oldest standing
dome structure in Rome. The Pantheon, constructed in 125 AD, was
constructed as a place for the worship of roman gods, which is another
example of dome buildings being constructed for religious reasons.
The Middle Ages were a time of little or no learning or growth,
however architecture still survived. During this period the Romanesque
and Gothic styles of architecture were the two most prevalent.
Romanesque architecture commonly used barrel vaults, small windows very
high up, and was mainly designed for strength and protection. Although
Romanesque buildings were designed for strength and protection, the dome
shape was still a common occurrence, however not as common as domes
used in the Gothic style of architecture.
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