The Twelve Egyptian Obelisks In Rome: Their History Explained By Translations Of The Inscriptions Upon Them (1879)

""The Twelve Egyptian Obelisks in Rome: Their History Explained by Translations of the Inscriptions upon Them"" is a book written by John Henry Parker in 1879. The book is a comprehensive study of the twelve Egyptian obelisks that were transported to Rome during the ancient times. The author provides a detailed history of each obelisk, including its original location, the ruler who commissioned it, and the circumstances surrounding its transportation to Rome.The book is divided into twelve chapters, each focusing on one of the obelisks. The author provides translations of the inscriptions that are engraved on each obelisk, which offer insights into the political and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. The author also describes the engineering marvels that were required to transport these massive structures from Egypt to Rome.The book is an important resource for historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history. It provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and political connections between Egypt and Rome during the ancient times. The author's meticulous research and detailed descriptions make this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of ancient civilizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.