ancient Egyptian pharaohs were building magnificent temples adorned with huge monuments that pointed to the sky. Called obelisks, these massive, pointed shafts of polished granite were often ...

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

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.

A tall, four-sided narrow tapering column, these majestic geometric pillars first made their appearance in ancient Egypt, originally erected in pairs at the entrances of temples. True obelisks are ...

including full collection of King Tutankhamun The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) announced, last Thursday, the installation of the world’s first hanging obelisk, according to sources at the ...