Marble Pyramid Rome

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.

Marble pyramid rome.

Did you know there s a pyramid in rome. The pyramid of cestius is an ancient pyramid in rome italy near the porta san paolo and the protestant cemetery. The many marbles of ancient rome. 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.

Due to its incorporation into the city s fortifications it is today one of the best preserved ancient buildings in rome. 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. It is located near porta san paolo. Dating back to 12bc it was the over the top burial tomb of caius cestius a roman praetor with a thing for egyptian style.

Zebra marble pyramid zebra pyramid gemstone pyramid healing stone polished gem black and white agate mineral gift stone n3038 sarahcornerm. 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. 5 out of 5 stars 645 645 reviews. Out of all the ancient remains in rome none is more bizarre than the pyramid of caius cestius which separates the ostiense and testaccio districts.

The walls of private residences were decorated with bright wall frescoes public spaces were adorned. The pyramid unexpectedly appears at one of the main squares of rome and can surprise many tourists. It was built as a grave for gaius cestius. 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.

In reality however the ancient city was a riot of colour. Neither do most people. It is picturesquely integrated into the aureliana wall and porta san paolo. 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. It was built as a tomb for gaius cestius a member of the epulones religious corporation. This pyramid did not survive.