VIDEO: Why was Egypt so important to Rome?

In the second video from his book An Elephant in Rome, Loyd explores the importance of Egyptian iconography to Baroque Rome, as well as why the city has so many obelisks.

'Why was Egypt so important to Rome and why did Bernini choose the obelisk in his tribute to Pope Alexander VII?' For more information on Loyd Grossman's 'An Elephant in Rome', visit: https://www.loyd-grossman.com/books