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obelisk [ˈɒbəlısk] N ARCHIT

obelisk

方尖塔(或碑) fāngjiāntǎ

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The tower rises from the centre bay and is square ending with an obelisk spire rising above. en.wikipedia.org

The obelisk had to catch a turning groove which would prevent it from sliding. en.wikipedia.org

It is unknown who erected the obelisk or when it was placed there. en.wikipedia.org

The obelisk collapsed in 1862, and the base was remodelled in 1970 to make a viewing platform. en.wikipedia.org

It incorporates an obelisk which rises to 50 feet (15.2 m) in height. en.wikipedia.org

The 100ft m black granite obelisk was built in 1923, and the square was completed in 1930. en.wikipedia.org

At the center, a tall concrete pedestal rises like an obelisk and is topped with an abstract textured glass ornament. en.wikipedia.org

After the circus was abandoned in the 6th century, the obelisk fell down and was broken in two parts. en.wikipedia.org

There are several other types of named border markers, known as pillars, obelisks and corners. en.wikipedia.org

The listing designation includes the parapets, lamps, obelisks and the approach walls. en.wikipedia.org

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