The Pyramid of Cestius: History, Builder & Significance

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The Pyramid of Cestius was built for Gaius Cestius, a Roman magistrate.

While he was a high-ranking official, his exact role is debated by historians. Some believe he was a praetor, others a tribune of the plebs. The pyramid served as his tomb.

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