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May 2, 2021 26 mins
In this episode, how this treasure held the key to unlocking the mystery of an ancient world that had remained unsolved for hundreds of years.

This is just one of many treasures featured in 125 Treasures from the Collections of the National Trust, a brand-new book of stunning photography and descriptions, of the most exciting decorative arts, furniture, books and textiles in our collection, spanning the Roman era, to the present day.
 
To learn more about this publication go or to read our web article which takes you deeper into the story of the Philae obelisk go to nationaltrust.org.uk/125pod


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