Aswan, Egypt

Unfinished Obelisk

Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan

A giant obelisk abandoned in the granite quarries of Aswan after cracks split the stone. Had it been finished, it would have stood nearly 42 meters tall and been the largest ever raised in ancient Egypt.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Unfinished Obelisk, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 24.077, 32.895

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