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Cleopatra's Needles are a name given to two ancient Egyptian obelisks of Aswan granite. They were originally displayed in front of the temple at Heliopolis. They were taken to Alexandria by the early Ptolemaic rulers. Cleopatra either had them moved to stand before the temple she built to Julius Caesar, or she built the temple behind them. At any rate, they remained in Egypt until 1877 when one was taken to England and the other was taken to New York.

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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.


What is the current location of Cleopatras needles?

One of the obelisks called "Cleopatra's Needles" is in London and the other is in New York near the Metropolitan Museum.


Where today is Cleopatras needles?

Today, the two obelisks known as Cleopatra's needles are in London and New York City. The one in London is on the banks of the Thames and the one in New York is in Central Park before the Museum of Natural History.


When was The Cleopatras created?

The Cleopatras was created in 1983.


Which of Cleopatras needles are paired with londons?

The London "Cleopatra's Needle" is a pair with the one in New York. They are both from the same site. The one in Paris is a pair with the one that remains in Egypt and is from a different site.


Have they found Cleopatras tomb?

No, not yet, but they are actively searching for it at present.


What was cleopatras pet?

Men


What were cleopatras hobbys?

Masturbating, Having sex, Pornstar ETC.


What markings are on cleopatras needle?

Cleopatra's needles, there are three of them, were inscribed roughly 200 years after they were first erected. The writing was done by Pharaoh Ramesses II in order to commemorate his military victories. The obelisks have nothing to do with Cleopatra except they somehow have been dubbed with her name.


What was cleopatras legacy?

what was cleopatra's legacy


What is Cleopatras favorite colour?

Blue


Was Cleopatras brother a ruler?

no ( i think )