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An obelisk in ancient Egypt was a stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark.
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∙ 13y agoObelisks were ancient inscription posts. They were covered with heiroglyphics and most often used to glorify a Pharaoh by relating his deeds.
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What infamous Roman emperor had an Egyptian obelisk shipped to Rome in 40 AD?
Several Roman emperors had obelisks brought to Rome from Egypt. Augustus brought two obelisks, the Flaminian Obelisk and Solar Obelisk, from Heliopolis in 10 BC Caligula brought the the Vatican Obelisk in 40 AD. It had been brought from Karnak to Alexandria of Egypt by Augustus in 30-28 BC The Piazza Navona Obelisk was brought from Sais by Domitian The Pincian Obelisk was brought by Hadrian The Minervan pair of obelisks were brought by Diocletian The Lateranense Obelisk was brought from Amun by Constantius II The Matteian Obelisk was unearthed in the 14th century, the Macutean Obelisk in 1373 Dogali Obelisk in 1833. We do not know who brought them to Rome
What was the four sided pillar with a tapering top constructed in ancient Egypt called?
an obelisk
What is a tall monument in Egypt and it is not the pyramid?
Why did Mehmet Ali present France with an obelisk from Luxor Temple?
For the european French's help in industrializing Egypt
Was the obelisk used in the french revolution?
One wonders what obelisk. The one in Place de la Concorde was brought from Egypt in 1836. It isn't even very close to the site of the guillotine, which was not in the middle of the square.
When was the obelisk moved from Paris to Egypt?
i dont no =)
Why were ancient Egypt obelisk built?
to honor their gods.
What is an obelisk ancient Egypt?
It was a monument to the Sun god.
What is a slender pointed shaft of stone in ancient Egypt?
obelisk
What word in ancient Egypt starts with the letter o?
Obelisk.
What infamous Roman emperor had an Egyptian obelisk shipped to Rome in 40 AD?
Several Roman emperors had obelisks brought to Rome from Egypt. Augustus brought two obelisks, the Flaminian Obelisk and Solar Obelisk, from Heliopolis in 10 BC Caligula brought the the Vatican Obelisk in 40 AD. It had been brought from Karnak to Alexandria of Egypt by Augustus in 30-28 BC The Piazza Navona Obelisk was brought from Sais by Domitian The Pincian Obelisk was brought by Hadrian The Minervan pair of obelisks were brought by Diocletian The Lateranense Obelisk was brought from Amun by Constantius II The Matteian Obelisk was unearthed in the 14th century, the Macutean Obelisk in 1373 Dogali Obelisk in 1833. We do not know who brought them to Rome
Where were the first ancient Egpytian Obelisk made?
In ASWAN, or Ancient Egypt
What is written on the obelisk in Paris France?
Paris Obelisk is called "Obelisque de Louxor" as it has been reported of Luxor in Egypt by Napoléon the first. These are hieroglyph that are registered.
Was duel monsters real in ancient Egypt?
of course where do you think the monster Obelisk came from
What was the four sided pillar with a tapering top constructed in ancient Egypt called?
an obelisk
What country gave the obelisk of luxor to France?
Egypt, under Mohammed Ali Pasha
Why did Mehmet Ali present France with an obelisk from Luxor Temple?
For the european French's help in industrializing Egypt
