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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 conquered Egypt they moved them to Alexandria and there they stayed. The name "Cleopatra's Needles" is just another popular misconception about ancient Egypt and Cleopatra.
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Is Cleopatras' Needle a obelisk?
Yes, it is an obelisk, but it has nothig to do with Cleopatra. "Cleopatra's Needle" is just an exotic name for an ancient Egyptian artifact.
Who builted the Cleopatra's needle?
Cleopatras needle was made in ancient Egypt somewhere areound 1000 BC but it is not known by who. Cleopatra lives about 1000 years after it was made, so while it has been given her name she was not the one who had it made.
What did Cleopatra have built?
She didn't have anything built as far as most archaeologist and egyptologist know. But the Cleopatras needle was built in honor of her after her death.
What is a Cleopatra's needle?
Cleopatras needle is the common name for 3 obelisks which stand in London near the River Thames, in New York City and Paris France. These obelisks were not commisioned by Cleopatra. They were originally built by Thutmosis the 3rd and located in Heliopolis, Egypt. Cleopatra moved one of the obelisks to Caseaream in honour of Mark Antony and this is why the are called 'Cleopatra's' needle.
What were Cleopatras parents names?
Cleopatra's parents were Ptolemy and Cleopatra
What was cleopatras legacy?
what was cleopatra's legacy
How may Cleopatras were there?
There were 7 Cleopatra
Where was Cleopatras needle built?
The obelisk called "Cleopatra's Needle" was quarried at Aswan. It has nothing to do with the queen Cleopatra. It was quarried during the reign of Tutmose III, way, way before Cleopatra's birth.
What is cleopatras marriage status?
Cleopatra was a widow
What does Octavia have to do with Cleopatra?
Octavia was married to Anthony (Cleopatras fourth husband) before Cleopatra and they only got divorced 5 years after Cleopatras marrage.
What is Cleopatras tomb?
Cleopatra's tomb is the place where Cleopatra was buried. It has not been found.
What is Cleopatras mothers name?
Cleopatras Z mother was cleopatra the E ( letters of Greek alphabet) in English E & F
