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==History==
==History==
The Pyramid was built as a tomb for Cauis Cestius, who was inspired by the Egyptian Pyramids.
The Pyramid was built in 18 BC - 12 BC as a tomb for Cauis Cestius, a magistrate and member of one of the four great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collegium_(ancient_Rome) religious corporations] at Rome who was inspired by the Egyptian Pyramids.
 


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 16:55, 6 December 2010

The Pyramid of Cestius (Italian: Piramide Cesta) is a location in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. Next to the Pyramid is the entrance to the Catacomba di Roma, a Lair of Romulus.


History

The Pyramid was built in 18 BC - 12 BC as a tomb for Cauis Cestius, a magistrate and member of one of the four great religious corporations at Rome who was inspired by the Egyptian Pyramids.

Trivia

  • The Pyramid can be bought as a Landmark by Ezio, and it counts towards the rebuilding of Rome.
  • It is more steeper than the pyramids of Giza, and it also extends outside the city walls.
  • The entrance to the Catacombs of Rome are located next to the Pyramid.