The ancient Egyptians used levers in building the pyramids. Although it is not known exactly how they erected the great obelisks, it's a pretty sure bet that they used levers in some way.

For of the 21 ancient obelisks still standing, Egypt itself can claim fewer than five. Rome boasts 13, all snatched from the Land of the Pharaohs in Roman times, and the rest are spread from ...

Designed to symbolize ... such as the Hanging Obelisk Plaza, the atrium featuring the colossal statue of King Ramses II, and ...

Egyptians have been witnessing a historic procession of their country's ancient rulers through the ... Reuters The Ramses II obelisk in Tahrir Square, dedicated to the most famous pharaoh of ...