Obelisks Collection (#4)

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
Artokoloro

Design Polygonal Tabernacle Obelisks Pediment Surmounted
Artokoloro

Source Size = 1968 x 2617
THE OBELISKS IN THE OLDEST PART OF KARNAK. Egypt, engraving 1879

Allegory of human nature, print maker: Jan Saenredam, Cornelis Ketel, Petrus Hogerbeets, 1610 - 1648

Triumph of fame, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, c. 1565

Allegory of the history of the Netherlands, Willem Jacobsz. Delff, widow and heirs Hillebrant Jacobsz. van wouw I, States General, 1614

The Obelisk, Central Park, New York, Parks, Obelisks, United States, New York (State), New York, 1900

McKinley Monument, Buffalo, N. Y, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Monuments, Plazas
McKinley Monument, Buffalo, N.Y, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Monuments, Plazas, Monuments & memorials, Obelisks, United States, New York (State), Buffalo, 1908

Powerscourt, County Wicklow, Ireland A View of Powerscourt, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, George Barret, ca. 1728/32-1784, British

Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt - Two Obelisks of Queen Hatshepset and Pharoah Thutmosis I. Date: circa 1930s

Obelisk of Theodosius (ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III) in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Cleopatras Needle, Victoria Embankment, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Obelisks at Alexandria called Cleopatras Needles. Aquatint of 1802 after original by Luigi Mayer

Source Size = 1968 x 2617
THE OBELISKS IN THE OLDEST PART OF KARNAK. Egypt, engraving 1879

Hero City Obelisk, Pieramohi Park, Minsk, Belarus, Europe

Monument to 1989 revolution, Bucharest, Romania, Europe

Kirchers museum in Rome, 17th century
Kirchers museum in Rome. 17th-century artwork of German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680, at right) showing visitors around the museum of curiosities he established in Rome

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, 1666 C016 / 8928
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. 17th-century artwork showing a range of hieroglyphics inscribed on monuments from Ancient Egypt that had been erected in Rome

Ancient Egyptian temple at Luxor, artwork C017 / 7191
Ancient Egyptian temple at Luxor, artwork. This temple was first built around 1380 BC by the pharaoh Amenhotep III and later extended by Rameses II

Egyptian obelisks, 16th century
Egyptian obelisks. 16th-century artwork of ruins and obelisks in Alexandria, Egypt. Obelisks were erected at the entrance to temples by the Ancient Egyptians. Some date back thousands of years

Fountain of the Pantheon (Fontana del Pantheon) in the Piazza della Rotonda in front of the Roman Pantheon, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Obelisks of the Hippodrome, Istanbul. These are the Egyptian obelisk of Thutmose III (1549 - 1503 BC) - originally from Deir el Bahri opposite Thebes in Upper Egypt to commemorate campaigns in Syria

Obelisk in Rome
The ancient Egyptian obelisk which Emperor Caligula had brought from Heliopolis in 37 A.D. which now stands between the double colonnade in St. Peters Square, Rome. Date: 1930s

Flaminian Obelisk
The Flaminian Obelisk (Obelisco Flaminio), Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy, which originally stood in the Sun Temple at Heliopolis, the capital of ancient Egypt. Date: 1930s

Obelisk, Gyulafehervar Citadel, Alba Julia, Transylvania, Romania, Europe

Boundary Monument between USA and Mexico - Tijuana
A Boundary Monument between the United States and Mexico at San Diego, California, USA. The monuments erected by the boundary survey played a pivotal role in securing the line after

Boundary Monument between USA and Mexico
A Boundary Monument between the United States and Mexico at San Diego, California, USA. The monuments erected by the boundary survey played a pivotal role in securing the line after

Border Marker between Mexico and USA
Border marker between the United States of America and Mexico. Eight jolly Americans (on a Kozy Kar Tour!) pose in Mexican attire of ponchos and sombreros in front of the marker

Ethiopia Aksum
The obelisks : Aksum is noted for its ruins

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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.