What purpose does the oculus serve in ancient Roman buildings such as the Pantheon?
a) Its voussoirs supported neighboring arches.
b) It forms a colonnaded gateway around the building
c) It allows light to enter the building's interior.
d) Its square indentations were used for decorations.
Answer: c
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