Obelisk of Thutmosis III
The Obelisk of Thutmosis III, one of the surviving Hippodrome spina monuments. This obelisk was originally erected in Egypt around 1490 BC, and has been in this spot in Istanbul since 390 AD.
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German Fountain
The German Fountain.
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German Fountain
The German Fountain, located in the Hippodrome.
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Walled Obelisk
The Walled Obelisk, the third surviving Hippodrome monument.
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Serpent Column
The remains of the Serpent Column (front) and the Obelisk of Thutmosis III (back) in the Hippodrome.
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Hippodrome, Istanbul
The Hippodrome. This was where chariot races and other athletic events were once held. Very little remains of the Hippodrome, and the area is a public park today.
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