A 3,500-year-old ancient Egyptian obelisk is erected in Central Park, New York - January 22nd, 1881
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New York Obelisk
The obelisk was transported from staten island to New York City in 18 80. The process took five months and involved the installation of four bronze crabs at each corner of the monument's base. After 39 days on the move, it finally reached its new home in central park after being moved by a team of 32 horses.
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