Obelisk (hieroglyph)

Middle column with story of the obelisk's erection (using mast and obelisk hieroglyph).
O25
Obelisk
in hieroglyphs

The ancient Egyptian Obelisk hieroglyph, Gardiner sign listed no. O25 is a portrayal of the obelisk. The hieroglyph is commonly used on erected Egyptian obelisks, as there is often a discussion of the event of its erection: a historical event, as well as an accomplishment of the pharaoh, and the Egyptian Kingdom.