MAR
08

Rome: The Curious Story of the Pincio Obelisk

Rome: The Curious Story of the Pincio Obelisk
Rome has several obelisks adorning squares and avenues. Many of them were shipped from Egypt by the Romans after conquering the land of the Nile. Others were actually sculpted by the Romans themselves, who were fascinated by Egyptian art. But there is one obelisk that has a peculiar story, one that tells us of a deep affection - some say love - bet...
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