Numerous ancient Egyptian obelisks remain standing today, most notably at Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple complex. Some of ...

Once the obelisk began to pivot over the edge ... Aly el Gasab skillfully directed the Egyptian crew that carefully lowered the pillar down the ramp and into the turning groove.

Like some misleading, clickbait title from the 19th century, Cleopatra’s Needles have no connection to the legendary queen.

The obelisk is now a single unit, which visitors will see before entering the museum. This design is the first of its kind in the world, let alone Egypt, and represents a very precise system that ...

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.

The recent judicial decision to uncover the obelisk is long overdue. The question of whether to remove or replace the monument remains contested, and this judicial decision does not put an end to ...