Istanbul
General view of Obelisk of Theodosius, 15th century BC, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey. The Obelisk of Theodosius was originally erected at Karnak by Tutmoses III (1479-25 BC) and was transported to Alexandria by Constantius II in 357, and then by Theodosius to Constantinople in 390. Made from red granite it is inscribed with descriptions of Tutmoses 1450 BC victory by the River Euphrates. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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13423916
Media ID
45087529
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3744px x 5616px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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