TürkiyeThe Obelisk of Theodosius is an ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III (r. 1479-1425 BC), originally erected at the Temple of Karnak and later transported to Constantinople [1]. Made of pink granite, it now measures approximately 19.5 m [2]. Emperor Theodosius I re-erected it on the spina of the Hippodrome in 390 AD [1]. The marble pedestal features bas-reliefs showing Theodosius offering the crown of victory at chariot races, and a Latin inscription declaring "Everything cedes to Theodosius and his eternal descendants" [1] [2].
Obelisk Of Theodosius
Also known as: 테오도시우스 오벨리스크, Dikilitaş, Dikilitaş (Sultanahmet), Feodosi obeliski, Obelisc de Teodosi el Gran, obelisco de Teodosio, obelisco di Teodosio, Obeliscus Theodosii, Obelisk, Obelisk des Theodosius, Obelisk Teodozjusza, Obelisk Theodosius
| Type | Megalithic stones |
|---|---|
| Period | 1 - 500 AD |
| Country | Türkiye |
| Coordinates | 41.0061° N, 28.9760° E |