Unfinished Obelisk
Take in the impressively gigantic Unfinished Obelisk.
Area
Aswan
Type
Art & Architecture
History
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
1-2 Hours
At the southern end of Aswan is one of the granite quarries that supplied stone for temples and colossi in ancient times. Here lies a gigantic unfinished obelisk, which began to be hewn from the bedrock but was later abandoned after a flaw was detected. Had this obelisk been finished, it would have weighed 1168 tonnes and stood at a height of nearly 42 metres.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationAl Moudira
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View AccommodationHilton Luxor Resort & Spa
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More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceSail to Aswan Botanical Garden
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View ExperienceTemple of Horus & Kom Ombo
As you make your way between Luxor and Aswan, make a visit to Temple of Horus in Edfu as well as Kom Ombo, where you will find a huge temple dedicated to the God Sobek and Harocies.
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View ExperienceAswan Dam
Understand the history of the famous Aswan Dam.
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View ExperienceNubian Museum
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View ExperienceTemple of Philae
The Temple of Philae is a superb temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis.
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View ExperienceSail Aswan by Felucca
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