Obelisk of Theodosius in Istanbul

in Photography Lovers2 years ago

An ancient Egyptian obelisk, made for Pharaoh Thutmose III (1450 BC) and transported to Constantinople by Roman emperor Theodosius (395 AD).

The hieroglyphs tell of one of the Pharaoh's military victory, while the more recent sculpted figures represent the Roman emperor and his court.

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Lǎowā 15mm f/4 lens, Sony α77 camera.

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🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 ancient Egypt blows my mind

OU! Look at it. this obelisk can be looked at and studied for hours, there are so many interesting things. especially if you know more about the meanings of these icons.

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