I. M. Pei

We had a lot of difficulty in getting the French to accept the pyramid. They thought we were trying to import a piece of Egypt until I pointed out that their obelisk was also from Egypt and the Place des Pyramides is around the corner. Then they accepted it. The pyramid at the Louvre, though, is just the tip.

American Architect

Dan Brown

Washington, D.C., has everything that Rome, Paris and London have in the way of great architecture - great power bases. Washington has obelisks and pyramids and underground tunnels and great art and a whole shadow world that we really don't see.

American Author

Often relates to ancient civilizations, like those of Egypt. Signals historical and cultural significance.

Historical Landmarks

In conversation, an obelisk often points out a location in a city or park due to its visibility.

Geographic References

Obelisks are commonly used as memorials or monuments to important figures or events.

Memorials and Honors

When described as an obelisk-like, usually refers to the shape rather than the structure's purpose.

Abstract Concepts

Contemporary uses of obelisk shapes can be found in modern architecture and design.

Modern Interpretations

Refers to the striking visual presence of objects with an obelisk shape due to their height and uniqueness.

Visual Impact

 And it was epic, but, like, starter-kit epic. We moved on to a large swath of sky with a tear down the middle, and through the tear, you could see deep parts of the cosmos. Getting closer. We evolved to standing on top of an obelisk, standing on top of a mountainside, standing on top of boxes.

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 and why in the world are there so many different time zones? The first form of telling time was the sundial and the earliest sundials known from the archaeological record are obelisks from nearly 5,000 years ago. Sundials indicate the time by casting a shadow onto a surface.

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 the square here you can see an obelisk that he arranged to stand at the turning point in his Circus Circus Maximus the circus neuro Gnaeus erroneous yeah the