What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve?

A.) commemorating a pharaoh

B.) memorializing the dead

C.) acting as conduits for gods

D.) marking places of significant events

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Tobias Johns

1 July, 11:38

What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve?

A.) commemorating a pharaoh

B.) memorializing the dead

C.) acting as conduits for gods

D.) marking places of significant events

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Kira Bennett · Answer 1

Obelisks in the ancient Egypt were carved from a single piece of stone (usually red granite). Originally they were erected at the entrance of the Egyptian temples. The obelisk of Senusret I still stays at the site of the former temple. All 4 sides of obelisk were covered with hieroglyphs. They were dedicated to the Sun god and commemorations of the rulers. Answer: A) Commemorating a pharaoh.

What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve?A.) commemorating a pharaohB.) memorializing the deadC.) acting as conduits for godsD.) marking places of significant events

What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve?

A.) commemorating a pharaoh

B.) memorializing the dead

C.) acting as conduits for gods

D.) marking places of significant events