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The Flaminio Obelisk is believed to originate from the time of Seti I (1290 – 1279 BCE), and his son Ramesses II (1279 - 1213 BCE). It was brought to Rome by Emperor Augustus (r. 27 BCE – 14 CE) for the Circus Maximus, and today it stands in the middle of Piazza del Popolo.
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Wanda has studied International Relations with specialization in History at The University of Oslo, and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin.
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APA Style
Marcussen, W. (2020, February 16). Flaminio Obelisk, Rome. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11921/flaminio-obelisk-rome/
Chicago Style
Marcussen, Wanda. "Flaminio Obelisk, Rome." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 16, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11921/flaminio-obelisk-rome/.
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Marcussen, Wanda. "Flaminio Obelisk, Rome." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 16 Feb 2020. Web. 25 Mar 2023.
