Obelisk, Heliopolis, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
RMID:Image ID:W7E670
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4040 x 4333 px | 34.2 x 36.7 cm | 13.5 x 14.4 inches | 300dpiLocation:
World,Africa,Egypt,Cairo,Heliopolis,World,Africa,EgyptPhotographer:
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Obelisk, Heliopolis, Egypt, c1890. The oldest standing Ancient Egyptian obelisk in existence, the example at Heliopolis was erected by the 12th Dynasty Pharaoh Senusret I, who ruled from 1971 to 1926 BC. It was one of a pair erected to commemorate the Heb Sed (30th Jubilee) of Senusret. Lantern slide.