Sallustiano obelisk, Ancient Roman obelisk at Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy.
The rose granite Sallustiano obelisk rises 14 meters above the Spanish Steps, displaying Roman-made hieroglyphs that replicate Egyptian inscriptions.
The obelisk remained broken in pieces on the ground from the early 15th century until its restoration and placement at its current location in 1789.
This monument connects three distinct periods of Roman history through its Egyptian design, Roman construction, and 18th-century restoration at Trinità dei Monti.
The obelisk stands near Spagna metro station on Line A, with numerous restaurants and luxury shops along Via dei Condotti below.
The hieroglyphs on this obelisk were carved in Rome rather than Egypt, making them a Roman interpretation of ancient Egyptian writing systems.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1 century
Height: 1,391 cm
Made from material: rose granite
GPS coordinates: 41.90610,12.48320
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:02
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