World War 1, Middle East, Egypt, Alexandria, 1914

1914
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Souvenir postcard - Pompey Column and Sphinx at Alexandria

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Pompey's Pillar (Arabic: عمود السواري, romanized: 'Amud El-Sawari) is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Despite its modern name, it was actually set up in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD. The giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armour. It stands at the eastern side of the temenos of the Serapeum of Alexandria, which is now in ruins.It is the only ancient monument in Alexandria that is still standing in its original location.

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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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