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myLot reputation of 96/100. Slider2732 (126)   ranked 28 out of 69 in egypt1 year ago

On a recent visit to London I had a good look at Cleopatra's Needle, which stands on the banks of the Thames river.

To me, this icon of Egyptian stone masonry and world history is in a shockingly wrongful state.
Exposed to the elements, the stone may be hardy, but will be being eroded by constant vehicle fumes and vibrations too.

As a minimum, i believe the obelisk should be encased in a toughened glass for protection.

What are your thoughts?


 
 
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tags:  cleopatra, egypt, obelisk, history
 
1. Cougarlover152 (78)   1 year ago

Having also seen this obelisk, I'd have to say I agree with you. It looks to have eroded quite a bit. I don't see how encasing it in protective glass would be too extremely costly, but leaving it to the elements could be - we could lose an important link to an ancient time.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Slider2732 (126)   ranked 28 out of 69 in egypt  1 year ago

Well yeah, being as you saw it with me:p
But the erosion could have stemmed from the last few thousand years of course..what i see is the change in location having a detrimental effect on it's future.
Indeed, as you say, the encasing wouldn't cost too much - it's already at risk from vandals and such a casing would help in those ways too.


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2. myLot reputation of 86/100. kalyani2007 (2424)   1 year ago

I fully agree with you, thanks.

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