Unfinished obelisk, the obelisk of Aswan is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern area of the quarries of ancient Egypt.
The missing obelisk is one of the most important monuments of the city of Aswan and one of Egypt’s most famous historical tourist destinations, and is located about one kilometer from the Nile.
The missing obelisk was built in Aswan by order of Hatshepsut between 1508 and 1458 BC, and is considered the largest ancient Egyptian obelisk.
The missing obelisk in Aswan provides unusual insights into ancient Egyptian stone work methods and the tools that workers were using at the time.
The obelisk remained deficient because, during its carving directly into the rocks, some cracks appeared in the granite, and its completion was abandoned, and the bottom of it is still attached to the rock.
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Activities you can do
• At the beginning of your visit, you and your family can wander around the obelisk and above it, and you can take the most beautiful memorial photos in this wonderful archeological site.
• When you and your family enter the quarry, there are a few steps that take you down the obelisk where there are old drawings of dolphins, ostriches, or flamingos.
The missing obelisk is located in Egypt, opposite the Fatimid cemetery, which you must visit, and which dates back to the end of the 7th century AD.
• You can enjoy a nice family picnic on the banks of the Nile, or take a cruise on one of the sailing boats on the spot.
Entry prices
60 Egyptian pounds per person.
Worktime
Everyday from 7:00 am to 16:00 pm.
The best hotels near the missing obelisk in Aswan
Mövenpick Hotel & Resort is one of the best 5-star Aswan hotels, 1.8 km from the missing obelisk in Aswan.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is great, the staff is very helpful and the food is delicious.
Sofitel Old Cataract Hotel is one of the best 5-star hotels in Egypt, 900 meters from the missing obelisk in Aswan.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and the views are beautiful, the staff is excellent, and the breakfast is delicious.
The location of the missing obelisk in Aswan on the map
