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Theodosius Obelisk

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Theodosius Obelisk

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    June 19, 2025

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    Beautiful city with amazing history ❤️

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    The famous obelisk from Egypt
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    In 390 Theodosius I (379–395 AD) had it transported from Alexandria to Constantinople and put up on the spina (roman circus) of the Hippodrome.

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