The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan Inside Egypt
The Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan is one of Egypt s most fascinating ancient sites nestled in the granite quarries of Aswan Egypt This monumental structure is believed to be one of the largest Egyptian obelisks ever attempted showcasing the remarkable engineering and architectural prowess of ancient Egyptians The obelisk offers a glimpse into the formidable challenges
Egypt Fantastic White Granite
2009 Granite quarry survey in the aswan region e gypt shedding new light on ancient quarrying In abu Jaber N bloxam Degryse p and Heldal t eds QuarryScapes ancient stone quarry landscapes important stone used in Egyptian civili sation after sandstone and limestone Its use for vases stelae statues sarcophagi