Marble Pyramid Rome

Did you know there s a pyramid in rome.

Marble pyramid rome.

The many marbles of ancient rome. The pyramid unexpectedly appears at one of the main squares of rome and can surprise many tourists. It is picturesquely integrated into the aureliana wall and porta san paolo. The larger pyramid of romulus located between the vatican and hadrian s mausoleum known also as the castel sant angelo was dismantled sometime during the 16 th century so that its marble could be used in the construction of st.

The walls of private residences were decorated with bright wall frescoes public spaces were adorned. It is located near porta san paolo. It was built as a tomb for gaius cestius a member of the epulones religious corporation. In addition to obelisks and other egyptian imports there was actually another larger pyramid in rome known as the pyramid of romulus near the castel sant angelo.

Incidentally during the middle ages the pyramid of cestius was known as the pyramid of remus and it was believed that these two pyramids were the tombs of the legendary founders of rome. In reality however the ancient city was a riot of colour. In the popular imagination its temples and palaces gleam with polished white marble while a visit to the ruins of the roman forum or a viewing of russell crowe s gladiator is tinted with beige and ochre. The colour of empire.

Dating back to 12bc it was the over the top burial tomb of caius cestius a roman praetor with a thing for egyptian style. This pyramid did not survive. It was built as a grave for gaius cestius. Many unaware tourists may think it s a contemporary monument of some kind maybe thrown off by its whiteness while others are genuinely puzzled that there is a pyramid in the eternal city.

Neither do most people. And not only is there a pyramid but it s a pretty legit and ancient pyramid. A lot of people think of ancient rome as a pretty monochrome place. 5 out of 5 stars 645 645 reviews.

Due to its incorporation into the city s fortifications it is today one of the best preserved ancient buildings in rome. Zebra marble pyramid zebra pyramid gemstone pyramid healing stone polished gem black and white agate mineral gift stone n3038 sarahcornerm. It stands at a fork between two ancient roads the via ostiensis and another road that ran west to the tiber along the approximate line of the modern via marmorata.