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Obelisk of Thutmoses I, Luxor

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The tallest obelisk in Egypt, Obelisk of Thutmoses I sits with the historic ruins of Karnak. Dedicated to the third pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, this obelisk stands at 29.5 m (97 ft) tall and represents 320 tons of solid Aswan granite. Explore the ruins to view the story of the site's construction. Legend claims that Thutmose I's daughter Hashtepsut ordered that the obelisk's creation, transportation, and be completed in seven months (no one knows if that's true, however). Plan to visit Obelisk of Thutmoses I and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Luxor attractions using our Luxor online itinerary planner.
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  • By DEK_29
    Obelisk of Thutmose I was the family prototype which successive generations copied. His daughter Hatsheput and grandson Thutmose III erected a number of this structures. Sometimes identified as a...  more »
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    Consisting of a single piece of granite sourced from hundreds of kilometers away, the obelisk is stunning.  more »
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    Which is the past bring the future.
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