Transporting the obelisk: launch of Cleopatras needle, 1877

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Transporting the obelisk: launch of Cleopatras needle, 1877

The launch of the " Cleopatra" from the Caesarium Beach at Alexandria, Egypt. A good sized crowd turns out to watch. Date: 1877

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1877 Alexandria Cleopatra Graphic Launched Needle Obelisk Obelisks Spectators Turns Watch

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