A 19th Century view of Cleopatra's Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisks. The nickname is a misnomer, as it has no connection with the Queen Cleopatra as they were already over a thousand years old in her lifetime. Beyond is the Houses of Parliament, Bridges and Embankment lining the River Thames, London, England

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"Century Geographical Readers"

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Size: 4606px × 3077px
Location: The Embankment, The River Thames, London, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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