Rome got back its 2000-year-old pyramid which has been restored to its glorious white ancient glory thanks to a two-million-euro project. The 120 foot-high pyramid, according to Paris, was constructed in 330 days, made of white Carrara marble. The 21st century restoration of the 2000-year-old tomb took a cumulative 327 days, 75 days less than projected.
The Egyptian-style pyramid tomb of Gaius Cestius, the Augustan general, reopened to the public after an extensive restoration initiated in March 2013. Japanese Yagi donated two million euros to the internal and external restoration that required a mix of traditional and non-tradition conservation in areas such as vegetation removal, marble façade protection, marble panel stabilization and damage prevention, and a handicap-accessible entrance ramp.
The restoration was much needed after centuries of wear and tear, which included the tomb’s incorporation into the 3rd century AD walls, looting in the Middle Ages, mid-17th century restoration, and use as a meeting spot in the 19th century.
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