This small obelisk is made of red granite and measures about 5 and a half meters high. Its sides are decorated with a single column of inscriptions. It is not known how and when it was transported from Egypt, but the truth is that in Rome it was placed near the temple of Isis. He fell and was buried until 1665, when he was accidentally found by some Dominican friars who were laying the foundations of a wall that surrounded the garden of their church.

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April 23, 2024

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Obelisk was there Basilica Santa Maria sopra Minerva

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September 15, 2024

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Left behind the Pantheon

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1. Colosseum – Arch of Constantine loop from Rome

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2. Trevi Fountain – Pantheon loop from Repubblica

7.43km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pantheon – St. Peter's Square loop from Rome

12.3km

03:17

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy

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Elephant and Obelisk (Piazza della Minerva)

1. Colosseum – Arch of Constantine loop from Rome

2. Trevi Fountain – Pantheon loop from Repubblica

3. Pantheon – St. Peter's Square loop from Rome

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