Obélisque d'Arles Lion - Arles, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member razalas
N 43° 40.582 E 004° 37.653
31T E 631195 N 4837215
The Obélisque d'Arles ("Arles Obelisk") is a 4th-century Roman obelisk, erected in the center of the Place de la République, in front of the town hall of Arles, France.
Waymark Code: WMJ2Y4
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 09/14/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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"The obelisk is made of red granite from Asia Minor.[2] It does not feature any inscription. Its height together with its pedestal is approximately 20 m.

The obelisk was first erected under the Roman emperor Constantine II in the center of the spina of the Roman circus of Arles. After the circus was abandoned in the 6th century, the obelisk fell down and was broken in two parts.
It was rediscovered in 14th century. And it was re-erected in its current location in 17th century on top of a pedestal designed by Jacques Peytret.
A fountain was designed by Antoine Laurent Dantan in 19th century."


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Place de la République
Arles, France


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