Macuteo obelisk, Obelisk in Rome
The Macuteo obelisk stands majestically in the Piazza della Rotonda in front of the Pantheon.
Originally from Heliopolis, Egypt, this ancient obelisk was erected in Rome in the 13th century BCE.
Obelisks like the Macuteo are symbols of Roman spoils and their admiration for Egyptian culture.
This obelisk is one of the thirteen ancient obelisks present in Rome today.
Notably, the Macuteo obelisk has survived through centuries and various relocations.
Location: Rome
Inception: 13 Century BCE
Material: granite
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap