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How has weathering affected Cleopatra's needle?
Most likely it would have been subjected to far more weathering; in paticular, a type ofphysical weathering called frost wedging. Cleopatra's needle is carved of granite and when exposed to constant...
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Which Cleopatra built Cleopatra needle?
No Cleopatra built the obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles". They were built by Thutmose III in about 1450 BC. and they stood before a temple in Heliopolis. When the Ptolemies conquered Egypt, they...
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How does Cleopatra's Needle relate to Cleopatra?
Cleopatra's needles have nothing to do with Cleopatra herself. They were originally built and inscribed by Thutmose III in about 1450 BC. and stood at a temple at Heliopolis. When the Ptolemies...
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Why are the needles called cleopatras needles?
The obelisks called Cleopatra's needles have very little to do with Cleopatra. They are called "Cleopatra's Needles" just as a romantic name.
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Where is Cleopatra's Needle?
Cleopatra's needle refers to two monuments originally from Heliopolis in Egypt. One now stands in New York, the other in London and another in Paris.