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The Washington Monument is an obelisk, a large rectangular tower with a point on top. The obelisk structure originated in Egypt, but is now used all over the world for different purposes (many being to honor someone/something, such as the Washington Monument.)

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the washington monument is a great obelisk. all obelisks are shaped like that

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A rectangular prism with a triangular pyramid on the top

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The Washington Monument is shaped as a tall, four-sided pillar with a pyramid at the top. Its shape is called that of an obelisk.

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It is an oblesk.

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Ancient Egyptian obelisks.

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An Obliesk.

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An obelisk.

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What is the Washington monument called?

Its proper name is the Washington Monument. Its shape is an obelisk.


what is monument is called?

Its proper name is the Washington Monument. Its shape is an obelisk.


What is the geometric shape of the Washington monument?

a obelisk


Why is Washington D.C. the shape and size it is?

What is the Washington D.C Monument size


Which presidents monument is in the shape of an obelisk?

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What does the word Obelisk mean?

It is a monument of a particular shape. It's difficult to describe, but if you can find a picture of the Washington Monument in Washington DC, you will see a beautiful example.


What monument in Washington DC is the tallest?

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What is tall 4 sided pillar ending in a pyramid shape?

An obelisk. The Washington Monument in Washington DC is an example.


Why did they give the name Washington Monument to the monument?

Because it is a monument to George Washington.


What is the name of the 555 and one half foot needle shape at the west end of the mall in washington D.C.?

the Washington Monument


Is there a Washington monument in the state of Washington?

The Washington Monument is in Washington D.C.


What Washington monument was made for George Washington?

The Washington Monument.