Cleopatra’s Needle

Cleopatra's NeedleCleopatra's Needle in Alexandria, Egypt, c. 1880. It was later moved to Central Park in New York City.

Cleopatra’s Needle, either of two monumental Egyptian obelisks. See obelisk.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Cleopatra’s Needle
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 17 June 2019
Access Date: February 22, 2025