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About The History Of Cleopatra’s Needle: From Egypt To New York

Hidden in the heart of modern-day Manhattan lies a 3,500-year-old secret: an authentic Egyptian obelisk known as Cleopatra’s Needle. In this documentary, forensic geologist Scott Walter investigates the mysterious origins of this monument, commissioned by the great Pharaoh Thutmose III and transported to America through a herculean engineering effort funded by the Vanderbilts. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

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Title
The History Of Cleopatra’s Needle: From Egypt To New York
Category
History
Runtime
42 minutes
Language
English

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