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Coveted by other cultures of the ancient Mediterranean.
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Obelisks. The earliest Obelisks date from c.3000BC. The excavation and creation of the shape of the obelisk is thought to have taken around seven months to complete. The Egyptians would have positioned Obelisks Infront of Royal palaces, temples and tombs; often in pairs..
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From Egypt to Rome: Obelisks connecting empires. The Roman province of Egypt was established in 30BC. First Obelisks were transported from Egypt to Rome in 10BC. Once in Rome, these Obelisks did maintain their original solar intention. Through the moving of Obelisks Egyptian culture was being introduced to Rome, connecting the empires..
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Egyptian Obelisks: coveted and co-opted by the Roman empire.
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Pope Sixtus V: The movement of Obelisks in Renaissance.
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The Roman Empire succeeded in co-opting The Egyptian Obelisks. They became symbols of a new Roman Empire..