Obelisco Agonale, Ancient Egyptian obelisk in Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy
The red granite obelisk rises 16.5 meters above Piazza Navona, featuring hieroglyphic inscriptions and a decorative dove symbol at its summit point.
Emperor Domitian ordered this obelisk from Aswan quarries in the first century AD, placing it between the temples of Serapis and Isis in Rome.
The obelisk forms the centerpiece of Bernini's Fountain of Four Rivers, representing the connection between ancient Egyptian and Roman architectural traditions.
Visitors can observe the monument throughout the year, with the square remaining open 24 hours and offering optimal viewing conditions during morning hours.
The granite structure contains Roman-made hieroglyphics rather than original Egyptian inscriptions, making it different from other ancient obelisks in the city.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1 century
Height: 1,654 cm
Made from material: granitoid
Part of: Four Rivers Fountain
GPS coordinates: 41.89900,12.47310
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
Rome combines ancient history with modern photography. The city presents monuments, fountains, squares and viewpoints to photographers. The Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo and Roman Forum display Roman architecture. The Vatican Museums and Piazza Navona showcase art. The Villa Borghese Gardens and Trastevere district complement the urban setting.
Italy presents architecture from two millennia, from Roman temples to Renaissance museums. The country features volcanic zones near Naples, stone dwellings in Matera, and canals in Venice. Religious structures include St. Mark's Basilica, while art museums display Renaissance collections.
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