The obelisk is now a single unit, which visitors will see before entering the museum. This design is the first of its kind in the world, let alone Egypt, and represents a very precise system that ...

Once the obelisk began to pivot over the edge ... Aly el Gasab skillfully directed the Egyptian crew that carefully lowered the pillar down the ramp and into the turning groove.

The ancient Egyptians used levers in building the pyramids. Although it is not known exactly how they erected the great obelisks, it's a pretty sure bet that they used levers in some way.

An international team of seven scientists, including two Spaniards and Nobel Prize winner Andrew Fire, has discovered new biological entities called "Obelisks" in the bacteria that inhabit the ...

For ancient Egyptians, dance was a huge part of daily life For ancient Egyptians, dance was a huge part of daily life How did ancient Egyptian obelisks end up all over the world? How did ancient ...

French Savant Pierre-François Bouchard finding the Rosetta Stone is just the beginning of unlocking the secret language of ...

An exquisite gallery made of seashells needs shoring up, a priceless Rubens is saved from falling down, and an ancient Egyptian obelisk is cracking up. Show more Every year, millions flock to the ...