The Pyramid of Cestius is a Roman Era pyramid in Rome, Italy, built as a tomb between 18-12 BCE for Gaius Cestius, a member of the Epulones religious corporation. The pyramid measures 29.6 m square at the base and stands 37 m high [800x532]
Carbrains in Rome build highway around Historical Pyramid of Cestius - a Roman Era tomb built between 18-12 BCE for Gaius Cestius, a member of the Epulones religious corporation. The pyramid measures 29.6 m square at the base and stands 37 m high [800x532]
19th century photograph of the Pyramid of Cestius, with the Porta San Paolo in the background. The pyramid was built about 18-12BC as a tomb for Gaius Cestius, a magistrate.
Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Rome (Photo credit to @jam_photoinstat)
The only ancient pyramid in Europe- ‘Piramide di Caio Cestio’ in Rome next to Porta San Paolo. Built around 12 BC for the praetor Gaius Cestius, it was later incorporated into the city walls when the Romans decided to expand the permiter of the city because of the structural integrity of the tomb.
Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Rome (Photo credit to @jam_photoinstat)
The unusually steep pyramid of Cestius is the only tomb of its kind left from ancient Rome en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyr…
The unusually steep pyramid of Cestius is the only tomb of its kind left from ancient Rome en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyr…
Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Rome (Photo credit to @jam_photoinstat)
Pyramid of Cestius, built as a tomb for the Roman preator Gaius Cestius ca. 12 BC. Later incorporated into the Aurelian Walls, as a triangular bastion. Rome, Italy
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
18th century painting, Rome, Romulus and Remus statue, Pyramid of Caius Cestius (assuming), and I’m assuming the Palazzo dei Conservatori to the right. reddit.com/gallery/m36g9p
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician inspired by the royal Nubian tombs of Sudan, 12 BC
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs which the Roman politician saw while campaigning in Sudan. Queen Amanirenas repelled imperial designs over the kingdom of Kush, but Egyptian-esque cults and motifs were romanticized under Augustus. Rome, Italy, 18-12BC.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor. [2448×3264]
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs which the Roman politician saw while campaigning in Sudan. Queen Amanirenas repelled imperial designs over the Kingdom of Kush, but Egyptian-esque cults and motifs were romanticized under Augustus. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE.
Rome. Tiber Island with the Pons Cestius to the left, and, San Bartolomeo in the foreground.
The marble-clad Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman politician who served in the priesthood of public banqueting. Rome, Italy, 18-12 BCE. Cestius was likely inspired by royal Nubian tombs he saw while campaigning in Sudan. Construction was sponsored in part by Agrippa, the principal imperial advisor.
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Tiber Island: Pons Cestius to the left, and, San Bartolomeo in the foreground.
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Pyramid of Cestius and Porta San Paolo, Rome
Pyramid of Cestius (post-Restoration), Rome [3264x2448]
