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Rotunda Thessaloniki
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The Rotunda of Galerius, situated in Thessaloniki, Greece, is a monumental cylindrical structure commissioned by the Roman Emperor Galerius around 298–305 CE. Intended initially as a mausoleum for the emperor, its architectural lineage is complex, demonstrating a peculiar relationship between imperial funerary rites and early Christian liturgical needs. The structure is notable for its unusual, nearly perfect cylindrical form, which ancient scho…