Obelisks Collection (#3)

Sacred Lake, Karnak Temple Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Colossus of Ramses II in front of Pylon, Obelisk, Luxor Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Colossi of Ramses II in front of Pylon, Obelisk, Luxor Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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China, Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Monument to the Peoples Heroes

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Turkey, Istanbul, The Column of Constantine in the Hippodrome

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Turkey, Istanbul, The Egyptian Obelisk in the Hippodrome

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Turkey, Istanbul, The Egyptian Obelisk in the Hippodrome

The Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon, Va. pub. c1857 (colour lithograph). Creator
The Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon, Va. pub. C. 1857 (colour lithograph). George Washington (1732 - 1799)

Independence Monument in Maha Bandola Garden park, Yangon, Myanmar

Mombasa, Kenya - The Old Tower. Several stone obelisks were built near the Old Port on the east side of Mombasa; these towers were probably located near Fort Jesus

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A stone circle at Machrie Moor on the Isle of Arran

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Neolithic standing stones at Machrie Moor dating from the Bronze Age

Historic image in black and white of the Washington Monument illuminated at nighttime and reflected in a river, Washington DC, USA, circa 1920; Washington, District of Columbia

Obelisks Saxony Theaterplatz MeiBen War memorials
Obelisks in Saxony, Theaterplatz (Meiszen), War memorials in Saxony, Meissen Cathedral, Buildings in Meiszen, 1908, Meiszen, Theaterplatz mit Stadttheater und Obelisk, Germany

Theatre Germany Obelisks Saxony War memorials
Theatre of Germany, Obelisks in Saxony, War memorials in Saxony, Albrechtsburg, Horse-drawn vehicles, 1907, Meiszen, Leipziger Strasze mit Stadttheater und Obelisk

View Obelisks Sanctuary Karnak Vue des Obelisques
View of the Obelisks with the Sanctuary at Karnak, Karnak, Vue des Obelisques avec le Sanctuaire; Antonio Beato (English, born Italy, about 1835 - 1906); 1880 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Petra Transjordan Tomb obelisks 1900 Jordan Extinct city
Petra in Transjordan, Tomb with obelisks 1900, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Famous Monoliths At Heliopolis London Istanbul Forres Saint Renan And Iona From The Modern Cyclopedia Vol Vi 1903

Obelisk Of Theodosius

Glass Obelisk With Blue Sky And Cloud Reflections

Eiffel Tower And Street Lights

Detail Of Head Of Pharaoh In Front Of Obelisk

Large Pharaohs Head Statue And Obelisk

The Obelisk Of Hatshepsut With Detail Of The Obelisk Of Tuthmosis I In The Foreground

Hamiltons Obelisk and Governors House on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Temple of Amun & Sacred Lake

Karnak Temple Complex (Thebes), Egypt
General view on the Karnak Temple Complex at the ancient city Thebes (today Luxor) in Upper Egypt. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is composed of various temples

Entrance pylon of Ramesses II in the Luxor Temple, Egypt
Side view on the entrance pylon of the Luxor Temple in Upper Egypt, built by Ramesses II whose statues and obelisk stand in front of it

London, England - Cleopatras Needle - View of needle on Embankment in Winter.. Part of Box 23 Boswell Collection. A Day trip to London.Cleopatras Needle is the popular name for each of three Ancient

Lebanon. Byblos. Temple of the Obelisks. Around 1600 B. C
Lebanon. Byblos. Temple of the Obelisks. Phoenician temple built around 1600 B.C. World Heritage Site

Obelisk / Newton Park
Obelisk at Newton Park, County Dublin, Ireland Date: 1840

Obelisk from Egypt to USA: a second Cleopatras needle, 1880
Preparing the second Cleopatras Needle to travel to America. Date: 1880

Transporting the obelisk: procession for Cleopatras needle
The procession, on Lord Mayors Day, with Cleopatras Needle passing down Gracechurch Street, London. Date: August 1878

Transporting the obelisk: Cleopatras needle erected, London
Breaking up the " Cleopatra" so that the Needle may be erected on the Thames Embankment, London. Date: 6th July 1878

Transporting the obelisk: positioning Cleopatras needle
Waiting for the tide to facilitate the positioning of Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment, London. Date: 30th May 1878

Transporting the obelisk: Cleopatras needle at Gravesend
Cleopatras Needle reaches Gravesend, England. Date: 1878

Transporting the obelisk: Cleopatras needle arrives, London
The cylinder ship " Cleopatra", with the obelisk, at Westminster Bridge, London. Date: February 1878

Transporting the obelisk: Cleopatras needle at sea
The cylinder ship " Cleopatra", with the obelisk at sea, displaying the notice " you can go faster". Date: 1878

Transporting the obelisk: Cleopatras needle at sea 1877
Exterior of the cylinder containing the needle. Date: 1877

Transporting the obelisk: launch of Cleopatras needle, 1877
The launch of the " Cleopatra" from the Caesarium Beach at Alexandria, Egypt. Date: 1877

Cross section of cylinder to transport Cleopatras needle
A proposed scheme showing the longitudinal section of a cylinder encasing Cleopatras needle to transport it to London. Date: 1877

Launching Cleopatras needle, 1877
The launch of the " Cleopatra" from the Caesarium Beach at Alexandria, Egypt. Date: 1877

Transporting the obelisk: embarkation of Cleopatras needle
Rolling the obelisk down the Caesarium Beach at Alexandria, Egypt. Date: 1877

Cylinder ship constructed around Cleopatras needle, 1877
The construction of the cylinder ship " Cleopatra" round the obelisk. Date: 1877

Head of a Sphinx
The head of a bronze Sphinx, on the Embankment, London, one of a pair made to compliment Cleopatras Needle, which was was brought from Egypt to England in 1878. Date: early 1930s

Elevation Catafalque Obelisks Corners Center
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Design Polygonal Tabernacle Obelisks Pediment Surmounted
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Source Size = 1968 x 2617
THE OBELISKS IN THE OLDEST PART OF KARNAK. Egypt, engraving 1879

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Obelisks, towering symbols of grandeur and history, have captivated the world for centuries. From their origins in ancient Egypt to their presence in various corners of the globe, these majestic structures continue to inspire awe and wonder. In the realm of music and opera, Verdi's masterpiece "Aida" transports us to a bygone era where obelisks adorned the landscape of Egypt. The opulent Karnak Temple and its sacred lake provide a stunning backdrop for this timeless tale. Stepping back in time to 1911 at the Turin Exposition, visitors marveled at the Hungarian Pavilion's homage to obelisks. Its intricate design paid tribute to these monumental structures that had become synonymous with power and prestige. Traveling further east, we find ourselves amidst Ethiopia's Stelae Field in Axum. These towering monoliths stand as testaments to an ancient civilization that once thrived here, reminding us of Africa's rich cultural heritage. Venturing into Central Asia, Kazakhstan proudly boasts its Monument of Independence obelisk in Alma Ata. This striking structure stands tall against the vast expanse of Central Asian landscapes, symbolizing freedom and resilience. Closer to home in Europe lies Paris' Place de la Concorde with its iconic Ferris wheel framed by elegant obelisks. Amidst cherry blossoms blooming nearby, this picturesque scene captures both romance and history within one frame. Across continents yet again lies Cleopatra's Needle - an Egyptian obelisk gifted to London which now stands majestically on Embankment Pier. Its presence serves as a reminder of ancient civilizations intertwining with modern metropolises. Not far from there is Stonehenge - a mystical site shrouded in mystery where massive stones rise like silent sentinels towards the sky. Among them are smaller obelisks whose purpose still eludes historians today.