05/29/2026
Though it may look deceptively simple, this pillar carries a remarkable depth of history. Medieval Europeans mistakenly believed Pompey was buried beneath it, which is how it earned the name "Pompey's Pillar."
Built between 298–302 CE in honor of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, it originally stood within the Serapeum of Alexandria, one of the most important temples in the ancient world, dedicated to the god Serapis, a unique fusion of Greek and Egyptian religious traditions. At approximately 27 meters (88 feet) tall, it remains one of the largest ancient monolithic columns still standing today.
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