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The Macuteo Obelisk in front of the Pantheon in Rome, one of the eight ancient Egyptian obelisks standing tall today in Rome alone.

Ancient CivilizationsOctober 15, 2020

Here Are 8 Ancient Egyptian Obelisks the Roman Empire Took From Egypt

Ancient Egyptian obelisks are a hallmark of Rome. There is no other city in the Christian world that boasts as many as 13 monolithic granite obelisks. Eight of them were…