The secret of the Vatican Obelisk in St. Peter's Square

Did you know the obelisk of St. Peter’s Square arrived from Egypt on a ship loaded with lentils. Because? The obelisk of St. Peter’s Square (also called the Vatican obelisk), undoubtedly one of the most famous in the world, is much older than the square itself. It is the only ancient obelisk in Rome that has never fallen and has been the protagonist of many curious historical anecdotes. Let’s find out together.