Explore the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan with Sola Dahabiya

Aswan is a stunning city, You will explore there the ancient attractions, and cultural heritage. During your stay in Aswan, you will make a visit to the most famous attractions there, one of them is the unfinished obelisk. Which is one of the most famous sightseeing that offers a different glimpse into the craftsmanship and history of Egypt. When you book our Aswan day tours from airport with sola dahabiya, The unfinished obelisk is one of the amazing stops you will regret if you don’t visit

the Unfinished Obelisk’s story

The Unfinished Obelisk lies in the northern quarries of Aswan also it’s considered the largest ancient obelisk ever built. The Unfinished Obelisk is in the northern quarries of Aswan and is considered the largest well known ancient obelisk ever attempted. It has built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty, it was intended to be a huge piece of granite, it's over 40 meters high and weighing 1,200 tons.
but, when it was founded that the large cracks appeared in the stone, which made it unsuitable for use
Today, the obelisk still lies partially attached to the rock, which allow the visitors to see how the ancient Egyptians carved these large monuments directly from the quarry. This unfinished obelisk has preserved a record of the construction techniques that used thousands of years ago.

Why should you visit the Unfinished Obelisk during your stay in aswan ?

When you visit the unfinished obelisk, you will feel that you step back into the workshop of ancient Egypt. Here, you will observe the chisel that the workers left it, also you will understand the process of shaping granite, you will never imagine the incredible effort, it would have taken to transport such a large sight like this. this sight is a living testament to the genius of the egyptian engineers. and the challenges they faced

you will discover there the importance of the obelisk, you will enjoy alot there if you are history lover

What to Expect During Your Visit this amazing sight?

When you book with sola dahabiya for Aswan Day Tours from airport. Your trips to the unfinished obelisk is both comfortable and hassle free. Our representative will greet and pick you from the airport. Ensuring that it will be an smooth transfer to the sight, our expert tour guide will share with you interesting historical stories along the way
during arrival, you will have the chance to walk through the ancient quarry, see the obelisk from different angles, and take nice photos

The sight is outdoors, so you should wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and take with a sunscreen, especially during the summer season
Another sightseeing that you will visit also during your trip
The visit to the Unfinished Obelisk is combined with other Aswan itinerary trip, such as the High Dam, Philae Temple, and a felucca ride along the Nile. This makes your Aswan day tours from airport an all inclusive trip to the ancient attraction of the city and natural beauty.

at the end of the day, you will not only have explored one of most famous archaeological attractions and landmarks in egypt but also gained a deeper insights for the skill, ambition, and artistry of the ancient builders.