A View of the Pyramid of Cestius in Rome
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Italy , Rome , Roman , Roman Empire , Cestius , Gaius Cestius , Pyramid , Tomb , Gaius Cestius Epulo
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This is an image of the Pyramid of Cestius, the tomb for Gaius Cestius. It is located near the Porta San Paolo (the tower or which is visible in this photo) and was later incorporated into the Aurelian Walls. The wall visible bisects the pyramid in this photo. Gaius Cestius Epulo was a praeter and the tomb dates to about 12 BCE. This photo was taken from within a moving vehicle.