유적사진 Wikimedia CommonsUnfinished Obelisk
Egypt
Continuing on, we will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an impressive example of ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques. This obelisk is believed to have been commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut during the 18th Dynasty. After the tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor.
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8구간 · 구간을 누르면 글 앞부분이 보여요이 이야기는 영어로 쓰여 있어요. 한국어로 읽고 듣는 것은 앱에서 해요. 앱에서 열기 →
1Orientation
Welcome to the Northern Quarry of Aswan, home to one of the most fascinating 'failures' in archaeological history: the Unfinished Obelisk. Commissioned approximately 3,500 years ago, likely during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut,…
앱에서 듣기2The Obelisk Bed and the Fatal Crack
As we stand directly over the massive trench containing the obelisk, look closely at its surface. You can clearly see the outline of the monument, carved directly out of the red granite bedrock. …
앱에서 듣기3Diorite Pounders and Ancient Tools
One of the most remarkable realizations at this site is the lack of iron or steel tools. The ancient Egyptians carved this incredibly hard granite using nothing more than balls of dolerite, also known as diorite. …
앱에서 듣기4The Separation Technique: Wood and Water
A major mystery often discussed by visitors is how the Egyptians managed to separate the bottom of such a massive block from the bedrock. While the Unfinished Obelisk was never separated, we see the preparation for this final…
앱에서 듣기5The Puzzle of the Dovetail Joints
Looking closely at some of the smaller cracks in the granite, you might notice strange, notch-like carvings that look like 'dovetail' joints. This was an attempt by the ancient masons to 'heal' the stone. …
앱에서 듣기6Transporting a Giant: The Nile and the Sand
If the obelisk had been successfully carved, the next challenge would have been moving it to the Nile. The quarry is located on a height, and the Egyptians used a combination of ramps and rollers to move these giants. …
앱에서 듣기7The Finished Vision: Electrum and the Sun God
To truly appreciate why so much effort was spent here, we must imagine what this obelisk was meant to become. In the ancient Egyptian mind, an obelisk was not just a monument; it was a 'tejen,' a symbol of the 'ben-ben' stone…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As we conclude our walk through the Northern Quarry, look one last time at the Unfinished Obelisk. It is a monument to what might have been. …
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| 위치 | Egypt |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 24.0769, 32.8954 |
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