The use of Obelisks has been prevalent amongst the Egyptians since the earliest dynasties. The oldest style of making use of Obelisks used to place them in pairs in front of important temples. The name "Obelisks" is actually of Greek origin rather than Egyptian. This is because the first traveler to ever write about these unique Egyptian monuments was from Greece known as Herodotus. Archaeologists have been able to find a total of 29 ancient Egyptian obelisks that are still standing today. A number of other unfinished obelisks have also been found in various regions of Egypt. Today this historical monument can be found many regions across the world. The meaning attached to Egyptian Obelisks varies according to the way in which it has been constructed as well as the time period. For example the Obelisks that have inscribed sculpted stones incorporated in their construction are known as stele. With the advent of the Enlightenment era their developed a strong association of Egyptian culture with mortuary arts. As it is Egypt is generally associated with great antiquity and Obelisks are now being considered to be a symbol of timelessness and memory. Today American and European cemeteries are adorned with many smaller monuments made according to the same style. Egyptian Obelisks also had a mathematical value and their volume was given in geometry as (n-1) tuple.

• It is a stone that is frequently monolithic, of a quadrangular base, placed upright and ending with a pointed top. It is present in the squares of the most important cities around the world. The obelisk, called TEJEN in the sacred language of the ancient Egyptians, was a term which was synonymous with "protection" or "defense."
• Generally, obelisks have inscriptions on all four sides and also parts of the pyramidon are sometimes carved with bas-relief. These monumente symbolize the stability and the creative force held by the solar god RA. The Egyptians believed that the solar rays brought a great vivifying power even into the grave which would have an effect on the subsequent resurrection of the deceased.

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