The obelisk is rather large but you will need a knowledgable guide to make this trip interesting. Viewing it is mildly interesting but the information about how they cut the granite is something I found more fascinating. A good guide helps.

Imagine nearly three and a half century ago people tried to force the obelisk out of the stone. Should be impressing. There is a small wet area at the food of the quarry with lots of birdlife and butterfiles as well. The walk around can be steep and you will have to navigate some steps so no very suited for... More

the site of a rock quarry for what would have been the world's tallest obelisk at 140' and 7000 tons, until it cracked and was abandoned. Built during the reign of Hatsheput and likely was destined for Karnak. Not that interesting to see, but is one of the usual stops along with high dam and philae. For £30pp, no reason... More

I enjoyed visiting the Unfinished Oblisk. I was amazed at it's huge size. Our Egyptian guide, Ahmed El Prince, was excellent and explained everything about it and answered all of our questions. His English was excellent and he was knowledgeable Ruth Mark from USA

the most famous stone in egypt is granite statues and obelisks were made from that stone most of this stones were brought from aswan and the quarries where it has this obelisk it was going to be very normal one unless the story of the queen hatshepsut happened , woman where not allowed to be a pharaohs in ancient egypt... More

Not much to see here, it's very hot and with no shade standing around can be quite a tough thing to do

It is a quick stop on your tour and there is not much to see, but I believe the story behind it is fascinating and it is what makes this attraction worth it. If you have a guide you will learn the story of how in ancient times these obelisks were cut from the stone – a seemingly impossible task... More

All granite and the size oif the obelisk which was to be moved up river is extraordinary. Sadly, it developed a crack and remains 'in situ'.

Not worth going out of your way for when there is such great completed works available. This was an attempt to build a high obelisk that failed when a crack appeared