If I ever make it to NY that obelisk is top of my list. It has an amazing story itself Bob Brier tells some pretty funny anecdotes about it in his Great Courses, The History Of Ancient Egypt Thanks for sharing
yeah, i saw that on utube...i commented 'now i don't have to go across the pond to see Greek & Roman stuff
Hi All, Did you know coins were found when the obelisk was moved? See https://www.nytimes.com/1882/02/12/...-commander-gorringe-found-near-the-shaft.html - Broucheion
Fascinating article if you read the whole thing. It's kind of cheating to discuss Roman architectural pieces at the Metropolitan Museum. One can find similar objects in any of the many museums around the USA with large classical collections.
