Obelisks were thought to be the representation of the Egyptian sun god, Ra, because they followed the movement of the sun’s journey. The Egyptians would embellish all four sides of the obelisk’s shaft with hieroglyphs that included religious dedications, most commonly for the sun god Ra, as well as tributes to the rulers. The first one appeared in the Old Kingdom of Egypt around 2,300 BCE. Originally, obelisks were called tekhenu. These tapered monolithic pillars were originally built in pairs and located at the entrances of ancient Egyptian temples. Today, the obelisk continues to be popular with famous obelisks depicted in popular locations. Many ancient cultures honored the obelisk’s design as a tribute to the deities associated with the sun.
In the past, obelisks used to be made of a single piece of stone and was originally carved in ancient Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. An Obelisk, the Greek word for spit, nail, or pointed pillar, is a tall, narrow, four-sided monument, with a pyramidion on top.
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