Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk lies in an ancient granite quarry in Aswan, still joined to the bedrock where workers abandoned it after the stone cracked. Probably ordered by Hatshepsut for Karnak, it would have stood about 42 m tall; walkways around the quarry let visitors see the shaft and the marks left by the stone pounders.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–16:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source egymonuments.gov.eg

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon07:00–16:00

Tue07:00–16:00

Wed07:00–16:00

Thu07:00–16:00

Fri07:00–16:00

Sat07:00–16:00

Sun07:00–16:00

Nearby

Nubian Museum

museum

Elephantine

archaeological site

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Unfinished Obelisk?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–16:00.

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