Karnak - Great Temple of Amun - Left Hand Obelisk

The left hand obelisk still stands erect to a height of 97ft/29.50m, with a diameter at the base of 81ft/2.65m and an estimated weight of 323 tons; it is exceeded in height only by the Lateran Obelisk in Rome (101ft/30.7m). On each of the four faces is a vertical inscription recording the dedication of the obelisks and the fact that they were constructed in only seven months. On the upper part are reliefs depicting Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis I and Tuthmosis III making offerings to Amun; the names and figures of Amun were defaced by Amenophis IV but restored by Sethos I. Against the wall to the left is a granite statue of Tuthmosis kneeling and holding an altar in front of him.