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At the center of the Place de la Concorde
5307619 At the center of the Place de la Concorde; (add.info.: At the center of the Place de la Concorde. Paris is a giant Egyptian obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of the pharaoh Ramses II. It is one of two the Egyptian government gave to the French in the 19th century. The obelisk once marked the entrance to the Luxor Temple. The self-declared Khedive of Egypt. Muhammad Ali Pasha. offered the 3.300-year-old Luxor Obelisk to France in 1829. It arrived in Paris on 21 December 1833. Three years later. on 25 October 1836. King Louis Philippe had it placed in the center of Place de la Concorde.
2016); Universal History Archive/UIG
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Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics Khedive Of Egypt Luxor Muhammad Ali Pasha Obelisk Pharaoh Place De La Concorde Ramses Ii
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This stunning print captures the majestic beauty of the Luxor Obelisk at the center of the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Standing tall and proud, this ancient Egyptian obelisk is adorned with intricate hieroglyphics that celebrate the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. A gift from Muhammad Ali Pasha, the self-declared Khedive of Egypt, to France in 1829, this 3,300-year-old monument holds a rich history within its stone walls.
Originally marking the entrance to Luxor Temple in Egypt, this obelisk made its way to Paris on December 21st, 1833. Three years later, King Louis Philippe had it placed at the heart of Place de la Concorde where it has stood as a symbol of cultural exchange and historical significance ever since.
As you gaze upon this image, you can't help but feel transported back in time to ancient Egypt when pharaohs ruled and hieroglyphics told stories of gods and kings. The juxtaposition of this ancient relic against the modern backdrop of Paris creates a unique blend of past and present that is truly captivating.
Let this print serve as a reminder of the enduring legacy left behind by civilizations long gone but never forgotten.
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