The thin needle of the Obelisk emerging from the surrounding structures

The Obelisk is one of the most distinctive structures of the various monuments of ancient Egypt, and such is the beauty of the thin structure that a number of other countries boast the same Obelisk (taken from different sites in Egypt) in their cities.
Here, you see an example of how the Obelisk makes a mark, with the needle emerging strong from the surrounding structures and dominating the whole surroundings.
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