Obelisk of Theodosius

Address: Sultan Ahmet Park, 34122 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey.

The Obelisk of Theodosius, originally erected in Egypt by Pharaoh Thutmose III in the 15th century BCE, now stands in the heart of Istanbul’s Hippodrome. Brought to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century CE, this 25-meter-tall monument is inscribed with Egyptian hieroglyphics and rests on a marble base depicting scenes of the emperor and his court. One of the city’s oldest historical landmarks, the obelisk offers a fascinating glimpse into Istanbul’s ancient past.