# Pyramid of Cestius

Rome, Italy

A steep marble-clad pyramid built around 18 to 12 BCE as the tomb of the magistrate Gaius Cestius. A trace of Rome's fascination with Egypt, it survives almost intact because it was later built into the Aurelian Walls beside Porta San Paolo.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Pyramid of Cestius, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 41.87639, 12.48111

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