Obelisk of Montecitorio, Ancient Egyptian obelisk in Piazza Montecitorio, Italy
The red granite obelisk rises 21.79 meters high and features hieroglyphic inscriptions celebrating Egyptian deities from the reign of Psamtik II.
Emperor Augustus transported the obelisk from Heliopolis to Rome in 10 BCE, installing it as a gnomon for the Solarium Augusti in Campus Martius.
The hieroglyphic inscriptions on each side of the obelisk document ancient Egyptian religious practices and demonstrate the power of pharaonic rule.
Visitors can find the obelisk at coordinates 41.9006°N 12.4787°E, in front of the Italian Chamber of Deputies building in central Rome.
The obelisk created a shadow that aligned precisely with the Ara Pacis on September 23rd, marking Emperor Augustus's birthday during ancient Roman times.
Location: Rome
Inception: 6 century BCE
Height: 34 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 41.90072,12.47861
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:17
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