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RE: Icons of Empires: Ancient Antiquities in Istanbul's Hippodrome

in Worldmappin3 years ago

Sorry I don't mean to offend, but the pillar/pole does looked somewhat like the Monument Tower at Washington. I know the obelisk was meant for commemorating the dead, representing the kings, and honoring the gods, but somehow I tend to associate it as a time indicator, as if the ancient method using shadow to decide what time was it. Sorry for drifting away. The historic structure does looks very impressive and would like to visit if there's opportunity. :)

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'yes, there's definitely some similarity. Except, the Egyptian obelisk is 3000+ years older. lol So, one would have to say that the Washington monument looks like the obelisk. haha

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