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What is the name of the distinctive four-sided, tapering pillar — capped with a pyramidion — that stood in front of ancient temples as a symbol of the sun god's creative power?
Answer: Obelisk — Obelisks (tekhenu in ancient Egyptian) were monolithic granite pillars, often erected in pairs at temple entrances and covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions — they were associated with the benben stone, the primordial mound of creation, and several were removed to Rome, Paris, London, and New York in the 19th century.
- A Stele
- B Obelisk ✓
- C Pylon
- D Menat
Obelisks (tekhenu in ancient Egyptian) were monolithic granite pillars, often erected in pairs at temple entrances and covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions — they were associated with the benben stone, the primordial mound of creation, and several were removed to Rome, Paris, London, and New York in the 19th century.