The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk [citation needed] and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It was studied in detail by Reginald Engelbach in 1922.

2017年7月14日 · Lying as a sleeping giant in a bed of granite, the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, Egypt is an incredible look at the building methods of these monolithic monuments. It would have measured about 137 feet (42 meters) if completed and is estimated to weigh around 1,200 tons.

The Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan is one of Egypt's most fascinating ancient sites, nestled in the granite quarries of Aswan, Egypt. This monumental structure is believed to be one of the largest Egyptian obelisks ever attempted, showcasing the remarkable engineering and architectural prowess of ancient Egyptians.

2024年4月28日 · Abandoned thousands of years ago in the quarries of northern Aswan, ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk is a mass of granite 40 meters long (138 feet) and more than 1,090 tons (1,200 short tons) that makeup one of the most …

One of the unforgettable monoliths of Aswan is the majestic Unfinished Obelisk. It is without a doubt the largest obelisk ever constructed but unfortunately was uncompleted. It offers the chance to shed some light on how such massive structures were created in ancient Egypt during Egypt new kingdom by the hands of Hatshepsut.

Abandoned thousands of years ago in the quarries of Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk is a granite would-be monument that was never finished. It is one of the most important archaeological finds in Egypt for the insight it has provided into ancient stonemasonry methods.

The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, Egypt, if completed, would have been the largest obelisk ever constructed, standing at an impressive 42 meters tall. This colossal granite monument was envisioned to weigh a staggering 1,200 tons, making it the heaviest obelisk ever attempted.

2011年10月10日 · The Northern Quarries of Aswan holds the remains of the Unfinished Obelisk. Had it have ever been erected, this obelisk would have been the largest one of Ancient Egypt and would have...

The Unfinished Obelisk, located in the quarries of Aswan, Egypt, offers a rare insight into the ancient Egyptian stoneworking process. This massive granite monolith, intended to be one of the largest obelisks ever erected, was abandoned mid-construction, leaving behind a unique archaeological site.