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Obelisk, tapered monolithic pillar, originally erected in pairs at the
entrances of ancient Egyptian temples. The Egyptian obelisk was carved
from a single piece of stone, usually red granite from the quarries at
Aswan.
Obelisks
were set in pairs, at the
entrances of temples, and to some Old Kingdom tombs and closely related
to the cult of the Sun God Ra also known as Atum. Obelisks symbolized
the stability and the creative force of Atum. Obelisks were believed to
act as magical protection to the monuments such as temples and tombs.
What does an obelisk symbolize?
The
obelisk symbolized the sun god Ra, and during the brief religious
reformation of Akhenaten was said to be a petrified ray of the Aten, the
sundisk. ... The Ancient Romans were strongly influenced by the obelisk
form, to the extent that there are now more than twice as many obelisks
standing in Rome as remain in Egypt.
Why is the obelisk important?
An
obelisk was a monument made of stone. Each obelisk was placed in a
public place. In ancient Egypt, obelisks were often built in pairs. ...
The pharaohs ordered these huge monuments built for them so that they
would always be remembered.
Why were obelisks important in ancient Egypt?
An
obelisk was a monument made of stone. Each obelisk was placed in a
public place. In ancient Egypt, obelisks were often built in pairs. ...
The pharaohs ordered these huge monuments built for them so that they
would always be remembered.
What is Marble Inlay Work?
“Marble
Inlay work” is one of the most attractive art that done from marble.
Same type of that adorns the Taj Mahal and other Mughal monuments.It is a
closely protected traditional art and only a few expert exponents are
available today. The delicate process involves cutting and engraving
marble shapes manually. To start with, a predefined pattern e.g., floral
design or geometrical design is engraved on the marble slab. Small
pieces of marble of different shades are cut delicately to fit in these
grooves precisely. These small pieces are then slipped in the grooves.
Apart from marble, many other materials can also be used.