Sights & landmarks
unfinished obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk is an ancient obelisk in Aswan dating to around 1500 BC. Its incomplete state gives visitors an unusual encounter with a monumental object that remained unfinished at an ancient quarry site.
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What is unfinished obelisk?
The Unfinished Obelisk is an ancient obelisk in Aswan dating to around 1500 BC. Its incomplete state gives visitors an unusual encounter with a monumental object that remained unfinished at an ancient quarry site.
Build this into your Aswan day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.