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The Quirinal Obelisk is a granite obelisk in Piazza del Quirinale in Rome, Italy. It was transported to Rome in antiquity and stood with its twin at the entrance to the Mausoleum of Augustus before being re-erected on the Quirinal Hill in 1786 under Pope Pius VI. The obelisk now forms part of a monumental group with the ancient statues of the Dioscuri, known as the Horse Tamers.
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Where is the Quirinal Obelisk located?
The Quirinal Obelisk stands in Piazza del Quirinale on Rome's Quirinal Hill. It is positioned near the Quirinal Palace, the official residence of the President of Italy.
What stood beside the Quirinal Obelisk in antiquity?
It stood with the Esquiline Obelisk at the entrance to the Mausoleum of Augustus. The two obelisks originally formed a matched pair at the imperial tomb.
When was the Quirinal Obelisk re-erected on the Quirinal Hill?
It was re-erected in 1786 under Pope Pius VI. The relocation formed part of Rome's long tradition of moving and restoring ancient monuments.
Is the Quirinal Obelisk Egyptian?
It is a granite obelisk transported to Rome in antiquity, although its original Egyptian provenance is less certain than that of some other Roman obelisks. Its present monument is closely linked to the Mausoleum of Augustus.
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