This 3,000+ year old, 23 metres in height, yellow-granite obelisk was originally from Luxor Temple, Egypt. My first thought was “Why is this not in Egypt?” Then I learned that it was a gift, by a former ruler of Egypt, to France. It has been in France since 1833. On my visit to the obelisk, close viewing was not permitted, as some type of activity seems to be taking place, or maybe they are getting the area ready for some form of event to be held in Place de la Concorde (Concorde Square). We passed the obelisk on our way to Arc de Triumphe. Last year, I looked at it close-up when I was admiring the two fountains which flank it.
It is a very beautiful obelisk. I have seen its twin which is still in Luxor.