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It is
originally an Egypt piece of art. It is erected on 1547 B. C. in the
name of Pharaoh III. Tutmosis (Toothmesis) in Heliopolis. It is made up
of pink granite and in a single piece. II. Toothmesis's victories are
written on it with hieroglyph. It is brought to Istanbul by Byzantine
Emperor I. Theodosius on 390, and erected to Hippodrome. I. Theodosius,
sons, wife, Arkedios, Honorios as well as Emperor II. Valantinianos can
be seen on relieves on the basement. Also Hippodrome scenes and erection
of the monument showing pictures are present.
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