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The origin of the Vatican Obelisk is unknown except that is was erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis. After reaching Rome, the obelisk was placed by Emperor Caligula (r. 37–41 CE) in the circus he had constructed close to where the Vatican stands today. It was moved to its current location in St. Peter's Square in 1586 CE.
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Marcussen, W. (2020, February 16). The Vatican Obelisk. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11924/the-vatican-obelisk/
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