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Obelisk Of Theodosius

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Overview

Standing imposingly in the Hippodrome Square, the Obelisk of Theodosius serves as evidence of the victories and the might of the Roman Empire. The Obelisk was originally built in Ancient Egypt dating back to 1450 BC during the reign of Thutmose III, It was brought to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius to symbolize the Roman Empire’s conquest of Egypt. Now it stands in the square in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, inviting thousands of tourists a day to witness its majesty in person. 

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