Why was the obelisk given to France?
Why was the obelisk given to France? The Luxor Obelisk in Paris – A Gift from Egypt to France In 1830 the Sultan and Viceroy of Egypt Mehemet Ali decided to offer the two obelisks standing in front of the Luxor Temple to King Charles X of France. It was a gesture of friendship and gratitude for the deciphering of hieroglyphs by Champollion. Why is the Luxor Obelisk important? The origins of the Luxor Obelisk Also this particular Obelisk dates back over 3,300 years and is made of red granite, it has hieroglyphics from the Egyptians that depict the rule...