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Ancient Luxor Obelisk Reveals Hidden Tribute to Ramesses II

4/30/2025

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A stunning revelation has emerged from the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk in Paris, where a newly uncovered inscription celebrates the mighty Pharaoh Ramesses II. Egyptologist Jean-Guillaume Olette-Pelletier made this exciting discovery during restoration efforts. This iconic obelisk, a gift from the Ottoman governor in 1830, stands proudly in Place de la Concorde, a testament to ancient power.

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A stunning revelation has emerged from the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk in Paris, where a newly uncovered inscription celebrates the mighty Pharaoh Ramesses II. Egyptologist Jean-Guillaume Olette-Pelletier made this exciting discovery during restoration efforts. This iconic obelisk, a gift from the Ottoman governor in 1830, stands proudly in Place de la Concorde, a testament to ancient power.