Figure 1
From: The restoration and erection of the world’s first elevated obelisk
The Obelisk of Ramses II found at San Elhagar. (a) The obelisk was found broken into two pieces and separated from the base. (b) The top piece of the obelisk with hieroglyphic carvings. (c) The cartouche at the bottom face of the obelisk has the names of King Ramses II, which are the same carvings shown on the obelisk side. (d) carvings Birth name: Ra-ms-sw mry-Imn “Born is the God Ra, beloved of Amun”. (e) Name of the throne (patron surname): Wsr-mAat-Ra stp-n-Ra "Strong is the justice of Ra, the chosen one of Ra".
