Dogali obelisk, Military memorial monument near Termini Station, Rome, Italy
The Dogali Obelisk is a red granite monument brought from Egypt and placed in Rome, with bronze plaques at its base. It stands in a triangular plaza near the Baths of Diocletian and Termini Station.
The obelisk was originally built in ancient Egypt and brought to Rome by Emperor Domitian. It was later repurposed to honor Italian soldiers who died in a conflict in Africa.
The obelisk comes from ancient Egypt and was later repurposed in Rome as a memorial to fallen soldiers. It shows how the city has woven foreign monuments into its own story.
The monument sits on an open plaza that is easy to reach and from here you can walk to nearby historical sites on foot. The area is well served by public transportation and has various spots for food and shopping nearby.
The obelisk lay hidden for a long time and was rediscovered in the 19th century before being set up again. This journey from being lost to receiving a place of honor makes it a special part of Rome's story.
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