An obelisk (from Greek ὀβελίσκος - obeliskos,[1] diminutive of ὀβελός - obelos, "spit, nail, pointed pillar"[2]) is a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top. Like Egyptian pyramids, which shape is thought to be representative of the descending rays of the sun, an obelisk is said to resemble a petrified ray of the sun-disk. A pair of obelisks usually stood in front of a pylon. Ancient obelisks were often monolithic, whereas most modern obelisks are made of several stones and can have interior spaces. The term stele (plural: stelae) is generally used for other monumental standing inscribed sculpted stones.
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- This beautiful Obelisk Sculpture is made of designer composite resin, hand painted and polished
- It is made of designer composite resin, hand painted and polished
- It will be a wonderful decoration for your home and gift for a loved one!
- This Egyptian Monument Obelisk figurine will be a wonderful decoration for your home and gift for a loved one! Like Egyptian pyramids, the obelisk is thought to be representative of the descending rays of the sun. An obelisk is said to resemble a petrified ray of the sun-disk.