The World’s Most Spectacular Obelisks
Notable obelisks from around the world.
Obelisks were built in order to honor or commemorate important people or events in history. Here’s a list of the most notable obelisks from around the world.
Cleopatra’s Needles
Cleopatra’s Needle from the River Thames, London
Cleopatra’s Needle in Paris at the Place de la Concorde
Cleopatra’s Needle, Central Park, New York
Three of the most popular obelisks in the world are the so-called Cleopatra’s Needles. They are a trio of obelisks in London, Paris, and New York City. Each is made of red granite, stands about 21 meters (68 ft) high, weighs about 180 tons and is inscribed with Egyptian hieroglyphics. They were originally erected in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis on the orders of Thutmose III, around 1450 BC. The inscriptions were added about 200 years later by Ramesses II to commemorate his military victories. The obelisks were moved to Alexandria and set up in the Caesarium – temples built by Cleopatra in honor of Mark Antony – by the Romans in 12 BC, during the reign of Augustus, but were toppled some time later. This had the fortuitous effect of burying their faces and so preserving most of the hieroglyphs from the effects of weathering.
Obelisk of Pharaoh: Egypt
Ancient Egypt had built numerous obelisks but most of them were either destroyed or transported elsewhere in the world. One of the few that remained is the Obelisk of Pharaoh Senusret I. It is located in Al-Masalla area of al-Matariyyah district in Heliopolis, Cairo.
Obelisk of Thutmosis III: Turkey
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They are imposing and stunning. Nice article as usual bro.
I feel silly not knowing there were this many! Thanks for the article.
This is just incredible collection, and very informative.
nice collection…
Nice collection.
Interesting article thanks for sharing
I enjoyed it very much! (bro, hinde mo sinama yung obelisk sa rotonda sa quezon city? Tsaka yung sa quezon memorial park? hehehe)
Interesting piece. I’ve never seen these before.
Very nice article, and very informational! Thank you!
One mans obelisk is another mans phallic symbol..
sorry..it had to be said.
There used to be a Tree on One Tree Hill…. they chopped it down, I beleive they added the monument because of the outcry against the falling of the tree.
These are amazing especially King Ezana’s Stele. great work.
Good article. I love it when you teach me new things. My husband and I where stationed in D.C from 1984 until 1988. We have been inside the Washington Monument it is a wonder.
I thought this was about snake- obelisk not basilisk, LOL, how silly of me. Another great article… informative… nice pictures, too.
amazing obelisks
Tama si Verniel, I thought the one in Quezon City cicle is included LOL.:-) Great article, Nobert, I never thought there were several of these structures in the world.
Fascinating. You have written a beautiful and informative article as usual. Teaching is in your blood.
Enjoyed this one! The Washington monument is so familiar that we sometimes fail to truly see it. This article was a great idea to remind folks of what went before us, memorable moments in the lives who preceeded ours. ~ d
Thank you, nobert. I didn’t know there were so many.
Wonderful article and the pictures are breathtaking. I love ancient Egypt, especially the architecture. It’s amazing how we in the modern world are still inspired by the past. Great job.
nice piece again… i enjoy it…
Just to clarify a fact the obelisk in Aucklands One Tree Hill was there before the tree was cut down, ive lived in Auckland for 28 years
People, dont you know what all these obelisks mean? Doesn´t it strike anyone strange that ALL the major cities in the WORLD, have similar structures with similar surroundings? Does anyone know what Obeliskes were used for in ancient times? Please wake up folks!!!!! Our engergies are being sapped from us, while we stupidly believe we are being cared for by our governments…..
I simply loved this article. It is informative and fascinating that you could gather all of it and make it available to share with us the public. Thank you.
Thnx for sharing this amazing collection with us!
the illuminati do rule the world after all
do you think guys, there is a geometrical formula where
they exactly placed these obelisks around the world?
L.A. City Hall is a big one and Pasadena Civic Auditorium has 4 atop it.
Flag monument Rosario, Argentina. 75 mts high. 15.000 square mts. base.
Afromana has said it right, people need to wake up. Look at the writings on the Obelisks and if you can read it you will get the message.
