'The tallest obelisk in Egypt, in the temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt', : Underwood & Underwood

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'The tallest obelisk in Egypt, in the temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt', 1905. 'As it now stands, the great obelisk is feet high and feet square at the base, being the largest now in Egypt.' The obelisk was erected by Thutmosis' daughter Makere (often called Hatshepsu or Hatasoo). Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted.

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Location: World,Africa,Egypt,Qinā,Karnak,World,Africa,Egypt,Qinā,Thebes,World,Africa,Egypt,World,Africa
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