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sionnach commented on the word cleopatra's needles
A trio of ancient Egyptian obelisks in London, Paris, and New York City. Originally erected in about 1450 BC, none of the obelisks has any particular connection to Queen Cleopatra.
October 27, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word cleopatra's needles
They were erected where in 1450 B.C.? (I'm assuming they were later moved to London, Paris, and NYC.)
Isn't the one in London on the north bank of the Thames...? I'm trying to remember if I saw it.
October 28, 2007