Lecture 2: Obelisks: Symbols of Power from Egypt to Rome (Preview Content)

Karen Moore reflects on the obelisk as a symbol of power and prestige for both Egyptians and Romans. Pliny the Elder’s writings provide a detailed account of the history, significance, and transportation of these monumental structures from Egypt to Rome.

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Classical Art and Archaeology: Teaching Latin and the Humanities with the Monuments of Rome

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Lecture 2: Obelisks: Symbols of Power from Egypt to Rome (Preview Content)