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The Obelisk of Theodosius is an ancient Egyptian monument erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, now Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul. It was originally commissioned by Pharaoh Thutmose III for the temple complex at Karnak and bears hieroglyphic inscriptions celebrating his reign. Emperor Theodo...
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World-class ancient Egyptian monument, exceptional preservation, major Istanbul landmark, high scholarly and tourist reputation.
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Cleopatra’s Needle at Alexandria is an ancient Egyptian granite obelisk that originally stood at Heliopolis and was later transported to Alexandria for the Caesareum. Its inscriptions were first carved for Thutmose III and later supplemented by Ramesses II, while the association with Cleopatra comes...
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Exceptional antiquity, famous translocation history, and association with the celebrated surviving needles confer major importance despite removal from Alexandria.
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