In central Rome stands an ancient pyramid unlike any other. Built between 18 and 12 BC as a tomb for the wealthy magistrate Caius Cestius, its construction coincided with Rome's fascination with Egypt after their conquest. This massive structure, nearly 120 feet tall and clad in white marble, was mistaken in the Middle Ages for the tomb of Remus, a legend that spared it destruction. Later, Emperor Aurelian incorporated the pyramid into Rome's defensive wall, ensuring its survival through the cen
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In central Rome stands an ancient pyramid unlike any other. Built between 18 and 12 BC as a tomb for the wealthy magistrate Caius Cestius, its construction coincided with Rome's fascination with Egypt after their conquest. This massive structure, nearly 120 feet tall and clad in white marble, was mistaken in the Middle Ages for the tomb of Remus, a legend that spared it destruction. Later, Emperor Aurelian incorporated the pyramid into Rome's defensive wall, ensuring its survival through the cen
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Aerial view of Ostiense square and Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman Era pyramid located in Rome, Italy.
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Read more here ⤵️ In Rome we have a pyramid and it’s called the pyramid of Caius Cestius. Caius Cestius was an aristocrat who lived during the empire of Augustus. He decided to build his family tomb in the shape of an Egyptian pyramid The pyramid was built between the years 18 and 12 BC! A time where Egyptian things were so much in fashion in Rome. Are you going to visit the pyramid when in Rome? Want to discover more hidden gems of Rome with us? ⤵️ Comment below with SECRET ROME and we’ll tell
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Read more here ⤵️ In Rome we have a pyramid and it’s called the pyramid of Caius Cestius. Caius Cestius was an aristocrat who lived during the empire of Augustus. He decided to build his family tomb in the shape of an Egyptian pyramid The pyramid was built between the years 18 and 12 BC! A time where Egyptian things were so much in fashion in Rome. Are you going to visit the pyramid when in Rome? Want to discover more hidden gems of Rome with us? ⤵️ Comment below with SECRET ROME and we’ll tell
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There’s a pyramid hiding in the middle of Rome… and most people walk straight past it 😲 Built between 18–12 BC, this pyramid is over 2,000 years old. It might look Egyptian, but it was actually built by a Roman as a family tomb. This is one of those Rome moments that makes you stop and go, how did I not know this existed? If you’re exploring Rome beyond the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, this is a seriously underrated stop to add to your list. 📍 Pyramid of Cestius 💬 Comment ROME and I’ll send
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