obelisks

(noun)

Stone pillars, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and pyramidal top, used as monuments or landmarks.

Related Terms

  • kohl
  • co-regent
  • solstices
  • equinoxes
  • Hypostyle halls
  • peristyle courts
  • friezes
  • ma'at
  • pylon
  • monolith

(noun)

Stone pillars, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal tip, used as a monument.

Related Terms

  • kohl
  • co-regent
  • solstices
  • equinoxes
  • Hypostyle halls
  • peristyle courts
  • friezes
  • ma'at
  • pylon
  • monolith

Examples of obelisks in the following topics:

  • Hatshepsut

    • She installed twin obelisks (the tallest in the world at that time) at the entrance to this temple, one of which still stands.
    • Karnak's Red Chapel was intended as a shrine to her life, and may have stood with these obelisks.
    • The Hatshepsut needle, a granite obelisk, is considered another great accomplishment.
  • Kingdom of Aksum

    • Furthermore, in the early times of the empire, around 1700 years ago, giant obelisks to mark emperor's (and nobles') tombs (underground grave chambers) were constructed, the most famous of which is the Obelisk of Aksum.
    • The Rome Stele (known also as the Aksum Obelisk) in Aksum (Tigray Region, Ethiopia)
  • Ancient Egyptian Monuments

    • Decoration included reliefs (bas relief and sunken relief) of images and hieroglyphic text and sculpture, including obelisks, figures of gods (sometimes in sphinx form), and votive figures.
  • The ChavĂ­n Civilization

    • The Tello Obelisk is a huge sculpted shaft decorated with images of plants, animals, including caymans and birds, and humans, which may be portraying a creation myth.
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