The base of the Egyptian Obelisk of Thutmosis III, a centre piece of the Roman Hippadrome of Constantinople , Istanbul

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The base of the Egyptian Obelisk of Thutmosis III, (Dikilitas) a centre piece of the Roman Hippadrome, showing Roman Emperor Theodosius offering a laurel wreath to the victor from the Kathisma. Istanbul Turkey

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Size: 4032px × 6048px
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: ancient, architectural, architecure, byzantine, byzantium, city, constantinople, east, eastern, historic, islamic, istanbul, landmark, megacity, middle, ottoman, turkey, turkish