Cleopatra’s Needle: How three ancient Egyptian obelisks ended up in NYC, London and Paris
2 years ago
Ancient Egypt has often been the main reference point when interpreting the past and experience of Africa. It is famous for many things, including its tall stone-cut towers known as obelisks. In the kingdom of Axum, these vertical structures were carved out of a single stone and were basically tombstones that were built to mark...