Egyptian obelisks of Benevento, Ancient Egyptian monuments in Benevento, Italy.
Two red granite obelisks from ancient Egypt display intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions on all four sides, with each standing over three meters tall.
The obelisks were erected in 88-89 AD during Emperor Domitian's reign and commissioned by Rutilius Lupus to celebrate military victories.
The monuments combine Egyptian religious elements with Roman imperial power, featuring inscriptions dedicated to both the goddess Isis and Emperor Domitian.
One obelisk stands in Piazza Papiniano while the second is preserved in the Museo del Sannio, both locations accessible from the city center.
The hieroglyphic inscriptions contain a phonetic rendering of the word autokrator alongside Egyptian characters, demonstrating Roman-Egyptian linguistic fusion.
Location: Benevento
GPS coordinates: 41.13162,14.77714
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:55
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