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What is NOT a possible meaning of the Pantheon in Rome as rebuilt by Hadrian?

a. Tribute to the Olympian gods
b. Symbol of Roman power
c. Celestial observatory
d. Shrine for the Imperial cult

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The Pantheon in Rome as rebuilt by Hadrian was not a celestial observatory, but it was a tribute to the gods, a symbol of Roman power, and a shrine for the Imperial cult.

Step-by-step explanation:

The choice that is NOT a possible meaning of the Pantheon in Rome as rebuilt by Hadrian is c. Celestial observatory. The Pantheon was indeed a tribute to the Olympian gods, a symbol of Roman power, and a shrine for the Imperial cult, as its design reflects a monumental architectural feat symbolizing the divine cosmos and the power of the emperors. However, there is no historical evidence to suggest it was used as a celestial observatory as opposed to the clearly indicated religious and political purposes.

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