Title

Cleopatra'S Needle as it stood in Alexandria

Caption

Engraving depicting Cleopatra's Needle as it stood in Alexandria. One of a pair from Heliopolis which were given to England and America. One is now of the Thames Embankment and the other in Central Park, New York. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_405

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (6,8Mb) / 15,4in x 15,1in / 4628 x 4531 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Ancient Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptian Egypt Egyptian Cleopatra's Needle Cleopatra Obelisk Alexandria Victoria Embankment Embankment Victoria Line London Britain British England English Central Park New York America American Landmark Archaeology History of Archaeology 19th Century