Publisher's Synopsis
Cleopatra's Needles and Other Egyptian Obelisks is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, a renowned Egyptologist, that explores the history and significance of obelisks in ancient Egypt. The book delves into the construction, transportation, and symbolism of these towering monuments, which were often erected to commemorate pharaohs and their achievements. Budge also examines the role of obelisks in religious ceremonies and their use as markers of time and space. The title refers specifically to the two obelisks that were gifted to the United States by the Egyptian government in the late 19th century and now stand in New York City and London. This book is a fascinating exploration of the cultural and historical significance of these impressive structures, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in ancient Egypt or architectural history.1926. A series of descriptions of all the important inscribed obelisks, with hieroglyphic texts, translations, etc. With 17 plates and 22 illustrations in the text. The first part of the book describes the construction and function of the Egyptian obelisks. The second part describes all of the existing obelisks and their inscriptions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
