Unfinished Obelisk Aswan | Ancient Egyptian Quarry Site

Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk that is situated in the northern part of Aswan is one of the most interesting sightseeing in Egypt. It's excavated on the bare rock of a granite quarry, this immense construction provides an exceptional opportunity to understand the process of stoneworking in ancient Egypt and the hurdles the craftsmen had to overcome more than 3,500 years ago.
When it was to be finished, the Unfinished Obelisk was to be taller than 40 meters and its weight 1,200 tons, that making it the tallest obelisk of the ancient times, But cracks developed on the granite in the course of construction prompting its abandonment. Visitors today can walk around as well as into the trench around the obelisk and observe the tracks left by the tools of the olden times.
This is an amazing location that can be frequently found on the route of the sola dahabiya nile cruise, and the tourists will have a chance to get a closer view of the Egyptian miracles that are not usually discussed. The sola dahabiya nile cruise is a smaller yet more enjoyable experience of a journey on the Nile as compared to bigger cruise ships and it is the visit of such unique places like this amazing granite sculpture.
In the sola dahabiya nile cruise, visitors can enjoy the visit around the site using the services of experienced guides who will give an insight on the reason why the obelisk was constructed, as well as the mining process of the obelisk and why it was left unfinished. It is also a good stop in case you like the old technology and the history of the Pharaohs.
The sola dahabiya nile cruise is a well-balanced combination of rest and cultural discoveries, the unfinished obelisk complements the entire event with some crucial background information. It is hard not to envision ambition and precision of the ancient builders as you go wandering around the quarry.
Visiting the Unfinished Obelisk and sola dahabiya nile cruise will offer the traveler an unforgettable part of your adventure on the Nile. Sola dahabiya nile cruise and Unfinished Obelisk cater to tourists that want an easy-going off-the-beaten-path to explore.