Sir E.A. Wallis Budge - Cleopatra's Needles and other Egyptian Obelisks -a series of descriptions of all the important - 1926

Cleopatra's Needles are a trio of ancient Egyptian obelisks famed for their artistry, engineering, and historical significance. Sir E.A. Wallis Budge's 1926 publication provides detailed descriptions of these and other important Egyptian obelisks, exploring their origins, inscriptions, and the cultural contexts in which they were created. Obelisks are tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monuments with a pyramidion on top, originally erected in pairs at the entrances of temples in Egypt. Their inscriptions often invoke religious or royal power and commemorate significant events. This work situates Cleopatra's Needles within the broader tradition of Egyptian monumental architecture and discusses the journey of these artifacts to locations such as London, New York, and Paris during the 19th century. Budge, a prominent Egyptologist, contributes scholarly insight into the preservation and interpretation of these iconic relics of antiquity.