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A fact from Obelisk of Theodosius appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 25 August 2008, and was viewed approximately 5,329 times (disclaimer) (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that the Obelisk of Theodosius (pictured), installed in Istanbul since 390, was originally erected in Egypt by Pharaoh Thutmose III in the 15th century BC?

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1550 BC? edit

Latest comment: 15 years ago2 comments2 people in discussion

...celebrating Tutmoses III's victory on the banks of the river Euphrates in 1550 BC.

Thutmose III's reign is usually dated from April 24, 1479 to March 11, 1425 BCE. I think "1550 BC" should be "1450 BC" or "15th century BC". But I can't access the ref and check. --PFHLai (talk) 00:09, 19 August 2008 (UTC)Reply

The French Wikipedia gives 1550, but that does seem to be an error for 1450 as you suggest. Will try to track down the source.Neddyseagoon - talk 16:53, 25 August 2008 (UTC)Reply

Proclus? edit

Latest comment: 15 years ago2 comments2 people in discussion

Is it known to which governor Proclus the inscription refers? And do we have an article on him? --Delirium (talk) 08:58, 25 August 2008 (UTC)Reply

Done :) Constantine ✍ 10:02, 25 August 2008 (UTC)Reply

Greek transcription edit

Latest comment: 8 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

I read TPIAKONTA ΔYΩ, not ΔYO.--78.182.147.83 (talk) 18:07, 7 February 2016 (UTC)Reply

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