136. The Obelisk of Theodosius, Constantinople (illustration). Wells, H.G. 1922. A Short History of the World

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H.G. Wells (1866–1946). A Short History of the World. 1922.

136. Base of the “Obelisk of Theodosius,” Constantinople

The obelisk of Thothmes, taken from Egypt to Constantinople by Theodosius and placed upon the pedestal here shown: an interesting example of early Byzantine art. See also, the complete obelisk.

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