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    Today, in Paris, what monument stands on the site of the infamous guillotine used during the French Revolution?

    Question #71188. Asked by groovey67. (Oct 05 06 5:55 AM)


    lanfranco

    		You are probably referring to the Obelisk of Luxor, which was erected on what is now the Place de la Concorde in 1833:


    http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Paris/Monuments-Paris/Obelisque.shtml

    Oct 05 06, 7:13 AM
    groovey67

    		Very good!

    The Obelisk of Luxor is also the oldest monument standing in Paris.

    Oct 05 06, 7:24 AM

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