) An upright, four-sided pillar, gradually tapering as it rises, and terminating in a pyramid called pyramidion. It is ordinarily monolithic. Egyptian obelisks are commonly covered with hieroglyphic writing from top to bottom. Obelisk (n.) A mark of reference; -- called also dagger [/]. ...
a sculpture or monument made from a single large block of stone, as an Egyptian obelisk. —monolithic,adj. Moresque decoration or ornamentation in the Moorish style, distinguished by intricate tracery and bright colors. —Moresque,adj. Naturalism ...
In ancient Egyptian art, among hieroglyphs, obelisks, and intricate geometric designs, cats stand out, embodying their distinctive status within the culture along the Nile River. Initially valued for their prowess as hunters, cats in ancient Egypt gradually ascended to symbols of divinity and guardi...
since the early 1990s, holds a special place in Dubai’s retail landscape as one of the city’s first large shopping complexes. The mall’s unique Egyptian theme sets it apart, with elaborate sphinx statues welcoming visitors at the entrance, pharaoh sculptures, and intricate stained-glass ...
What Egyptian dynasty is Tutankhamun from? How was the Temple of Hatshepsut built? What is the significance of Hatshepsut's erected obelisks at the temple of Karnak? Who was the last queen of Egypt? What was significant about Ramesses II? Who was the most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom...
The obelisk lies in front of the church, just one of the many you can find around the city. It’s a Roman imitation of an Egyptian-style pillar, thought to have been created in the early years of the Empire and moved here in 1789. ...
15. See a Real Egyptian ObeliskCleopatra’s Needle is the oldest structure in Central Park having been constructed in Egypt in 1400 BC! The obelisk was moved from Alexandria, Egypt to New York City in 1880, and it was an arduous task. ...
The Obélisque de la Concorde is probably one of the most popular monuments in Paris, along with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and the Louvre. In any case, it has been enthroned on Place de la Concorde since 1836, donated by the Egyptian government ...
A clock is any free-standing device or instrument for measuring or displaying the current time. The English word “clock” comes from the Celtic words clocca and clogan, both meaning “bell”. A chronometer is an exceptionally precise mechanical timepiece, designed to be accurate in all conditi...
From the end of the 18th century on, fueled by the findings and publications of Napoleon's failed expedition, a wave of Egyptomania swept across Europe. In subsequent years, buildings in Egyptian style, obelisks and even pyramids, were erected throughout Europe. The best known German pyramids...