Bon Voyage Dance Series Track 9
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Cleopatra’s Needle, an iconic monument located in Central Park, has stood for over 130 years, making it New York’s oldest outdoor monument. This remarkable obelisk has its origins in ancient Egypt, dating back 3,500 years. Erected in Heliopolis to commemorate the 30-year reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III, it rises to a height of 69 feet and weighs approximately 200 tons.
After being toppled and buried, the obelisk was subsequently relocated to Alexandria by Caesar Augustus, where it acquired its nickname. In 1879, the monument was presented as a gift to the United States, marking the beginning of an extraordinary engineering endeavor. The process of transporting the obelisk to New York took 19 days, culminating in its official installation in Central Park on January 22, 1881. Today, it continues to stand as a testament to both historical and engineering significance.

The ancient stone structures found in Turkey, Russia, Japan, Bosnia, Albania, Greece, Israel, Palestine, and Peru possess striking similarities that have captivated the curiosity of both historians and archaeologists. The level of achievement in engineering demonstrated by these structures raises questions about potential connections between the civilizations that created them. Scholars continue to explore whether these architectural wonders were developed independently or if there was some form of cultural or technological exchange that facilitated the spread of such remarkable construction techniques across diverse geographic regions.