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Cleopatra's Needle in London is one of a pair of obelisks, together named Cleopatra's Needles, that were moved from the ruins of the Caesareum of Alexandria, in Egypt, in the 19th century. Inscribed by Thutmose III and later Ramesses II of the Egyptian New Kingdom , the obelisk was moved in 12 BC to Alexandria, where it remained for over 1,800 ...
Nov 27, 2023 · Cleopatra’s Needle is situated on the Victoria Embankment, smack bang between Waterloo Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges. Standing at 21 metres tall and weighing a hefty 224 tons, the Egyptian obelisk is covered in ancient hieroglyphs and overlooks the Thames.
Cleopatra's Needles are a separated pair of ancient Egyptian obelisks now in London and New York City. The obelisks were originally made in Heliopolis (modern Cairo) during the New Kingdom period, inscribed by the 18th dynasty pharaoh Thutmose III and 19th dynasty pharaoh Ramesses II.
It is known as Cleopatra’s Needle as it was brought to London from Alexandria, the royal city of Cleopatra. But how did it come to be beside the Thames? It seems Britain wanted something big and noticeable to commemorate the British victory over Napoleon, sixty-three years earlier.
Cleopatra’s Needle is the obelisk that stands on the Thames Embankment in London. It was transported from Egypt to London in 1877. It is one of three similar Ancient Egyptian obelisks, with the other two re-erected in Paris and New York.
Apr 30, 2021 · A striking if somewhat incongruous presence on the north bank of the Thames, it’s probably safe to say that Cleopatra’s Needle doesn’t rank among London’s most treasured historical attractions. But it must surely be the oldest.
May 1, 2020 · Cleopatra’s Needle in front of the Savoy Hotel in London (Photo: Philipp Röttgers) The Needle is the capital’s oldest man-made attraction and a tourist magnet. Its aura is full of mystery and magic.
