Unfinished obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk is an abandoned rose granite obelisk in Aswan, Egypt. Dating from about 1500 BC, this site provides a look at an unfinished entity from that era. It is one of the 72 sights listed for Egypt on this site and is the 31st most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Aswan is dry with no rain recorded in any month. Temperatures vary throughout the year, with the warmest months being June, July, and August, when daily highs reach 40 °C. The coolest period is between December and February, when daily highs range from 22 °C to 24 °C and lows are between 9 °C and 11 °C.
Visitors can reach the site via Aswan International Airport, which is 15 km away. The site is located 684 km from Cairo. Nearby locations include Elephantine, which is 1.6 km away, and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan, 2.1 km away. Other nearby sights include the Aswan Low Dam at 5.6 km, the Aswan High Dam at 11.8 km, and the Temple of Kom Ombo, located 41.8 km from the obelisk.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 24 | 29 | 35 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 29 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
