Perhaps the two most well known obelisks of Egypt are those in Luxor. Everybody knows about the gorgeous pyramids of Giza or the famous colossal obelisks that were built in front of many Egyptian temples.
Obelisk in LuxorĪncient Egypt is famous for its architecture. Many of Egyptian inventions like calendar are still in use, various designers all over the world are still inspired by Ancient Egyptian art and there’s no doubt that we can see Egyptian motifs in modern architecture. Thousands of years after its decline, the scientific and cultural heritage left by ancient Egyptians is still a significant part of modern life. Ancient Egyptians were skilled craftsmen and prominent architects they succeeded in science and had advanced medicine. But there is something about Egypt that is known for sure: for more then 30 centuries it remained the foremost nation of the ancient world. Archeologists have studied ancient Egypt for many centuries and despite the variety of facts known about it and regardless of all discoveries that have been made, it still remains one of the most mysterious civilizations.
