Ornate sculptures on the Egyptian obelisk (1586) Piazza San Pietro Rome Lazio Italy Europe

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The obelisk was brought to Rome from Egypt by Caligula in 37 AD. It often called the Vatican Obelisk or Caligula's Obelisk.

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Size: 4296px × 3254px
Location: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City
Photo credit: © HelloWorld Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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