Walled Obelisk, Obelisk in Istanbul
The Walled Obelisk is a stone monument located at the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
Erected in the 4th century, it has undergone various restorations and reconstructions over time.
Originally sheathed in bronze plates, it featured reliefs depicting victories of the Byzantine emperor.
Positioned in today's Sultanahmet Square, the site is open to visitors.
Though stripped of its original adornments, the Walled Obelisk stands as a significant relic of Byzantine history.
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