Obelisk of Theodosius
Istanbul, Türkiye
The granite obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III, brought from Karnak in 390 AD, is the oldest and monolithic obelisk on the Hippodrome, unlike the Walled Obelisk.
The Obelisk of Theodosius is an ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III, originally from the temple of Karnak. It was brought to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius I in 390 and erected in the Hippodrome. It is about 18.5 meters high and weighs approximately 200 tons. The granite obelisk stands on a marble base decorated with sculptures depicting Emperor Theodosius and scenes from life in the Hippodrome.
- Visit time: 20 min
- Local name: Theodosius Dikilitaşı
How long does it take to visit Obelisk of Theodosius?
Plan about 20 min.
Nearby
- Serpent Column — 40 m
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts — 60 m
- Obelisk of Constantine — 70 m
- Hippodrome — 90 m
- Blue Mosque — 120 m
- Ersoy han — 160 m
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