For of the 21 ancient obelisks still standing, Egypt itself can claim fewer than five. Rome boasts 13, all snatched from the Land of the Pharaohs in Roman times, and the rest are spread from ...

One of the main draws of the square is the Flaminio Obelisk, which stands in the piazza's center. Egyptians built it around 1300 B.C. and Roman emperor Augustus transported it to Rome following ...

Not long after, she was defeated by Paulinus and with the Roman army, in whereabouts unknown. [Warick] Mrs M Gordon, a resident of Epping Forest, visited the obelisk recently and remarked ...

The ancient Egyptians used levers in building the pyramids. Although it is not known exactly how they erected the great obelisks, it's a pretty sure bet that they used levers in some way.

However, in this case, the obelisk is surrounded by one of ... It's undoubtedly a must-see in Rome. The fountain is in the middle of Piazza Navona, about a four-minute walk west of the Pantheon.