Matteiano obelisk, Egyptian obelisk in Villa Celimontana, Rome, Italy
The Matteiano obelisk stands 2.68 meters tall and features ancient Egyptian inscriptions carved into its granite surface at Villa Celimontana gardens.
Originally erected at the Temple of Ra in Heliopolis under Ramses II between 1279 and 1213 BC, the obelisk was later transported to Rome.
The obelisk represents the exchange between Egyptian and Roman civilizations, demonstrating the Roman practice of collecting and displaying monumental artifacts.
Visitors can access the obelisk within Villa Celimontana public gardens, located on Celio hill near the Colosseum in central Rome.
During the early 19th century, the shortened obelisk received a granite block extension to restore its proportions under Manuel de Godoy's direction.
Location: Rome
Inception: 13 century BCE
GPS coordinates: 41.88339,12.49534
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:05
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