Diagram of theorised method for raising obelisks
Title
Diagram of theorised method for raising obelisks
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Identifier
RDS_DO_0654_0022
Description
Steps 4-6 of a diagram depicting Reginald Engelbach's theorised method by which Ancient Egyptians may have raised obelisks, as detailed in 'The Problem of the Obelisks' (1923) by Reginald Engelbach.
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Format
Glass slide
Type
Original Format
Glass slide
Collection
Citation
Steele, Lawrence E., “Diagram of theorised method for raising obelisks,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/6066.