Nobody knows when and how this obelisk was carried to Rome. It was supposedly made by Roman Emperor Hadrian in 2nd century. If so, this obelisk is a replica by Romans. Then, in the 3rd century, this was carried to Circus Varianus (where was out of Porta Maggiore) in order to decorate the "spina" (central reservation), but toppled at unknown date. After being moved various places, Pope Pius VII [reigned 1800-1823] ordered to re-erect it at the present site, "Monte Pincio" (Pincio Hill's Garderns), in September 1822.Stats:
Location: Pincio Hill's Garderns (Monte Pincio), Rome, Italy
Pharaoh: Unknown. It's said the Roman Emperor Hadrianus (Hadrian) made it in 2nd entury.
Height: 9.75 meters
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