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Obelisk of Theodosius

Historical landmark · Binbirdirek ·

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"Standing in the square, the Obelisk of Theodosius is an Egyptian monument carved around 1500 BCE near Luxor and later moved to Constantinople; its well-preserved hieroglyphs depict Thutmose III's victory on the Euphrates, and the site is often surrounded by locals relaxing, chatting, and buskers—making it a pleasant spot to sit and people-watch while appreciating an incredible historical relic." - Matthew Kepnes

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Egyptian obelisk with 3,000-year-old hieroglyphs on Roman base

egyptian obelisk

ancient history

hippodrome

roman emperor

hieroglyphs

sultanahmet square

marble base

pink granite

Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Egyptian obelisk with 3,000-year-old hieroglyphs on Roman base

egyptian obelisk

ancient history

hippodrome

roman emperor

hieroglyphs

sultanahmet square

marble base

pink granite

Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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