The obelisk gave France in 1831 the viceroy of Egypt Muhammad Pasha. It comes from the temple of Ramses in Thebes, or today's Luxor. He is about 3300 years old. On its walls are carved hymns in honor of the pharaoh.
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Obelisk of Luxor
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Obelisk of Luxor – popular in the area
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