The Ancient Egyptian Obelisk that sits outside the Roman Pantheon 🏛️

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The Obelisco del Pantheon, a sentinel of history standing proudly in Rome's Piazza della Rotonda. This obelisk, though modest in size at 6.34 meters, carries the weight of millennia, having journeyed from the sands of Egypt to the heart of the Roman Empire. Originally erected in Heliopolis, Egypt, it was Augustus who brought it to Rome, a trophy of the empire's far-reaching power. Now, it stands in front of the majestic Pantheon, a juxtaposition of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and Roman architectural grandeur. As you wander around it, the obelisk seems to narrate silent stories of bygone eras, from the Pharaohs to the Caesars, against the backdrop of the ever-vibrant Italian capital. The Obelisco del Pantheon isn't just an artifact; it's a bridge across cultures and time, a testament to Rome's enduring fascination with the artifacts of its imperial past.

This #Short is taken from the longer video "Rome Revealed: From City Streets to Inside the Pantheon—Rome, Italy 🇮🇹" - https://youtu.be/CCZO3ei-Gkw

Part 1 is here: From Repubblica to the Trevi Fountain —Rome, Italy 🇮🇹 https://youtu.be/Hojem_c2JJg
Part 2 is here: From Trevi Fountain to the Spanish Steps with an Englishman—Rome, Italy 🇮🇹 https://youtu.be/AeLe27OeRgs
Part 3 is here: Rome Revealed: From City Streets to Inside the Pantheon - Rome, Italy 🇮🇹https://youtu.be/CCZO3ei-Gkw
Part 4 is here: Unveiling Rome's Splendour: A Voyage from the Elephant Obelisk to the Colosseum - Italy 🇮🇹 https://youtu.be/Y_CYtPpj6n4

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