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Despite all other theories, the obelisk is used as a sun dial or for astronomical reasons. (Telling the time of day and year)

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What stand on either side of the gate at the entrance of many Egyptian temples?

Three possible objects an obelisk, a statue usually of the Pharaoh and of a god who always seemed to look like the Pharaoh.


How long did it take to build an Egyptian obelisk?

There is an inscription saying that it took 280 days


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


Is Cleopatra's needle a monument?

Cleopatra's Needle does serve a function as a monument. It is an ancient Egyptian obelisk of red granite, about 21m high, and inscribed with hieroglyphics. The obelisk actually has no connection with Cleopatra, but was originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III. Rameses II added further inscriptions commemorating his military victories some 200 years later. There are in fact two Cleopatra's needles; one in London, the other in New York.


Where was the Egyptian kingdom located?

they were located in Mexico

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Does a Egyptian obelisk give luck?

If you think so.


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The main Egyptian god card is Obelisk the Tormentor.


What stand on either side of the gate at the entrance of many Egyptian temples?

Three possible objects an obelisk, a statue usually of the Pharaoh and of a god who always seemed to look like the Pharaoh.


Which Egyptian Obelisk stands on the Thames embankment?

Cleopatras needle


Is slifer stronger or obelisk or ra?

The obelisk is said to be the strongest of the trio. The obelisk, Slifer, and Ra are all gods of the ancient Egyptian religion that all have their own area of specialty strengths. Egyptian religion are among the few that is often inspiration in movies and shows.


Is Cleopatras' Needle a obelisk?

Yes, it is an obelisk, but it has nothig to do with Cleopatra. "Cleopatra's Needle" is just an exotic name for an ancient Egyptian artifact.


What is the difference between a pyramid and an obelisk?

A pyramid is a squared cone structure having four sides. An obelisk is a tall, two sided structure having inscriptions in Egyptian hieroglyphics on it. An obelisk is the equivalent today of a highway billboard.


Can you use the word obelisk in a sentence?

The Washington Monument in Washington, DC is designed to resemble an Egyptian obelisk.


What is another name for a column?

Hi the answer is obelisk they were stone pillars put at the entrance to Egyptian tombs.


What is an Egyptian stone pillar called?

obelisk benben related to wnb, a reference to the rising (swelling )sun


What is another name for a stone column?

Hi the answer is obelisk they were stone pillars put at the entrance to Egyptian tombs.