An obelisk in architecture is a tall, narrow, four-sided, tapering monument that ends in a pyramid-like shape or a pointed tip. The obelisk has its roots in ancient Egyptian architecture, where it was used as a way to honor pharaohs and to mark sacred places. In later architecture, the obelisk has been used as a decorative feature on buildings, as a monument or memorial to commemorate a person or event, or as a way to create a focal point or axis in a landscape or architectural composition. The obelisk is often seen as a symbol of power, strength, and endurance.
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