For Egyptians, the obelisk was a reverential monument, commemorating the dead, representing their kings, and honoring their gods. These monuments were representational in both structure and arrangement, serving as monuments with a complete structure of understanding.

Why are obelisks everywhere?

Why are obelisks everywhere? It was the Ancient Egyptians who used obelisks (called tekhenu), and they built to celebrate the sun god Ra, who was contained within the obelisk. They took obelisks from Egypt and placed them in their capital cities and gave others as gifts, such as to New York.

What is the story behind an obelisk?

A History of the Obelisk

The first obelisks were built by ancient Egyptians. They were carved from stone and placed in pairs at the entrance of temples as sacred objects that symbolized the sun god, Ra. It's believed that the shape symbolized a single sun ray.