The centre of the Place is occupied by a giant Egyptian obelisk.

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The centre of the Place de la Concorde is occupied by a giant Egyptian obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of the pharaoh Ramses II. It is one of two the Egyptian government gave to the French in the nineteenth century.

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Size: 5118px × 3412px
Location: Paris, France
Photo credit: © Mark Davidson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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