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Early Christian Architecture: The Roman Period

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

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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