Lateran Obelisk, Ancient Egyptian obelisk in Rome
The Lateran Obelisk is the largest standing ancient Egyptian obelisk in the world, and it is also the tallest obelisk in Italy.
Originally from the temple of Amun in Karnak, the obelisk was first brought to Alexandria by Constantius II, and then to Rome in 357 to decorate the spina of the Circus Maximus.
The obelisk is a significant symbol of power and dominion that stands in the square outside the Lateran Palace.
You can visit the Lateran Obelisk in Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome.
The hieroglyphs on the obelisk were carved over a period of nearly 1500 years.
Location: Rome
Location: Thebes
Location: Alexandria
Inception: 15 Century BCE
Founder: Thutmose IV
Height: 32.18 m
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