Egyptian Obelisks, Karnak

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by Dennis Jarvis
published on 06 November 2016

Egyptian Obelisks, Karnak — The obelisks at Karnak, Egypt. The obelisk on the right was erected by Thutmose I (reign c. 1520 - 1492 BCE) while that on the left by Hatshepsut (1479-1458 BCE).

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