An obelisk is a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument that ends in a pyramid-shaped apex. Originating in ancient Egypt, obelisks were typically carved from a single piece of stone and erected in pairs at temple entrances. They serve both symbolic and commemorative purposes, often representing rays of the sun or honoring significant events or figures. Today, obelisks are used in memorials, landscape architecture, and public art for their monumental elegance and historical connotation.
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