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Pages in category "Ancient Egyptian obelisks" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Abgig obelisk;
Obelisks had a prominent role in the architecture and religion of ancient Egypt. [3] This list contains all known remaining ancient Egyptian obelisks. [1] [2] The list does not include modern or pre-modern pseudo-Egyptian obelisks, such as the numerous Egyptian-style obelisks commissioned by Roman Emperors. The list also excludes approximately ...
For Lists of obelisks, see: List of Egyptian obelisks; List of modern obelisks; List of obelisks in Rome This page was last edited on ...
Obelisks produced by Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and other pre-1000 states. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Image Dyn Associated name(s) Findspot Current location Material(s) Deco Base Hgt Ref in cm Old Kingdom (c. 2543 – 2120 BC) 4: Sneferu: Dashur, Red Pyramid: Dashur
Tolkien writes that Elves and Dwarves produced the best swords (and other war gear) and that Elvish swords glowed blue in the presence of Orcs. Elves generally used straight swords while Orcs generally used curved swords. Both races have exceptions: Egalmoth of Gondolin used a curved sword and the Uruk-hai of Isengard used short, broad blades ...
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With its height of 32.18 metres (105.6 feet) (with the base and the cross it reaches 45.70 m) it is the largest standing ancient monolithic obelisk in the world. [ 1 ] An obelisk ( / ˈ ɒ b ə l ɪ s k / ; from Ancient Greek ὀβελίσκος ( obelískos ) , [ 2 ] [ 3 ] diminutive of ὀβελός ( obelós ) ' spit , nail, pointed pillar ...