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by CRConrad 526 days ago
> unusual straight rods which reminded him of Cleopatra's Needle (Obelisk ...

Also, of course, Obelix[1], purveyor of menhirs[2] -- Breton "standing stones".

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obelix

[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menhir