Question

​for charlemagne's palatine chapel at aachen, he sought to emulate __________.

Answer 1

Charlemagne was wanting to link the Palatine Chapel in Aachen, Germany back to the legacies of Rome. He emulated Byzantine construction with the layout of the chapel. He chose Aachen, due to an important and popular Roman Bath that was there. He built on top of it. The Chapel is a new take on the Basilica of San Vitale Ravenna. He kept the circular shape as a nod to the Roman roots.

Answer 2

Answer:

Roman architecture

Explanation:

The Palatine Chapel in Aachen is located in what is now Aachen, Germany. This used to be part of the Palace of Aachen that has been destroyed. The chapel was built by Charlemagne, beginning around 792, seeking to emulate the style of architecture of the Romans. Moreover, the chapel used to hold the remains of Charlemagne.