@Helen
 I didn't think the oculus looked much like an eye.The coffered ceiling used to be covered in bronze.  I think it would have better resembled an eye if those pieces were still intact.


@Stephanie
 It's hard to say what kind of legacy our culture will leave behind probably one that is extremely materialistic and worships people who don't particularly deserve that much attention.  I bet aspects of our life such as youtube would be a notable as well.


@jmpham
 I think they did want to get as close to the gods as possible.  More than that however, I think they would have desired to impress and please the gods with buildings like this.