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'''The Walled Obelisk''' (also known as the Constantine Obelisk) is situated at the southern side of the Hippodrome of [[Constantinople]]. | '''The Walled Obelisk''' (also known as the Constantine Obelisk) is situated at the southern side of the Hippodrome of [[Constantinople]]. | ||
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Since young [[Janissaries]] liked to use the obelisk to climb and show their prowess, the obelisk suffered further damage to its surface. | Since young [[Janissaries]] liked to use the obelisk to climb and show their prowess, the obelisk suffered further damage to its surface. | ||
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''Alternately called the “Walled Column” or “Constantine’s Column”, this obelisk stands proudly in the center of the old Hippodrome. Though it seems to fit the style of the original structure, it was actually built some 500 years later. In the tenth century it was repaired and further augmented by Constantine VII, thus earning its current name.'' | |||
''After the Ottoman conquest, when the Hippodrome was finally and fully abandoned, the obelisk became a favorite location for the Janissaries to train and show off their strength in climbing contests.'' | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The top of the obelisk is where a book mission is located at. | *The top of the obelisk is where a book mission is located at. | ||
[[Category:Constantinople]] | [[Category:Constantinople]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks]] | [[Category:Landmarks]] | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 3 December 2011
The Walled Obelisk (also known as the Constantine Obelisk) is situated at the southern side of the Hippodrome of Constantinople.
History
The 32 m (105 ft)-high obelisk was constructed of roughly cut stones by Constantine VII. Its exact construction date is unknown, but it is named after Constantine VII after he repaired it in the tenth century. At that time, it was reportedly decorated with gilded bronze plaques that portrayed the victories of Basil I who was the grandfather of Constantine VII. Also there was a sphere at the top of obelisk. However, reportedly these gilded bronze plaques were stolen and melted down by Fourth Crusaders in 1204.
Since young Janissaries liked to use the obelisk to climb and show their prowess, the obelisk suffered further damage to its surface.
Database entry
Alternately called the “Walled Column” or “Constantine’s Column”, this obelisk stands proudly in the center of the old Hippodrome. Though it seems to fit the style of the original structure, it was actually built some 500 years later. In the tenth century it was repaired and further augmented by Constantine VII, thus earning its current name.
After the Ottoman conquest, when the Hippodrome was finally and fully abandoned, the obelisk became a favorite location for the Janissaries to train and show off their strength in climbing contests.
Trivia
- The top of the obelisk is where a book mission is located at.