wise a delineation is here given, is formed of a single piece of
red granite, and covered with hieroglyphics, not injured as those
of the obelisk before mentioned, from which it differs very little
in size.
POMPEY’S PILLAR,
As it is commonly called, is another monument of antiquity,
which has much engaged the attention of travellers, though far
less ancient than the obelisks. I t has lately been measured with
great care, while the French were in possession of Egypt, and the
following are it’s dimensions, as given by Mr. Norry in his report
to the institute.
metres, cent. feet, inches, lines;
Height of the pedestal 3, 24 equal to 10, 6, 9'132,english measure,
base 1, 78 5, 9, ¡7-241
shaft 20, 48 67, 2, 2-176
capital 3, 21 10, 5, 7‘3 83
making in the whole 28, 71 94, O, 5 -Q3 2
Mr. Norry likewise reports, that the diameter of the column is
metres, cent. feet, inches.- lines.
in the lower part 2, 70 equal to 8, 9, 7-613
near the astragal 2, 49 8 1 5-363
The shaft and upper member of the base of this pillar are
formed of one block of red granite. The capital, which is of a
different stone, is of the Corinthian order, with palm leaves, not
indented. These Mr. Bruce supposes were designed merely to