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The Egyptian Obelisk in Central Park is thousands of years old. It seems utterly exposed to the elements. What is the history of the preservation of this Obelisk? Did Egypt ever complain or ask for it back?

by /u/ApostleIsrafel in /r/AskHistorians

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