obelisks

A tall four-sided shaft with a rectangular or square plan, tapering upwards, with a pyramidal top and often covered in hieroglyphics. Obelisks were made primarily in ancient Egypt, where they were erected in pairs.

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obelisks
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024