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Cleopatra's Needle

Aswan Monumental Granite

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • 606 Ma

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Location of Geological Feature
Ancient Egyptian obelisk on the Victoria Embankment.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
606 Ma
Quarry Location
Aswan, Nile Valley, Egypt
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Embankment
Address
Victoria Embankment, London WC2N
Date of build
1460 BC (1878 in London)
Cleopatra's Needle — Aswan Monumental Granite
Aswan Monumental Granite at Cleopatra's Needle
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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