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In 1995, a NOVA team dared to demonstrate firsthand what has mystified historians for millennia: how to raise an obelisk using only materials and techniques the ancient Egyptians might have used.

Called obelisks, these massive, pointed shafts of polished granite were often capped with gold. Their size undoubtedly made them extremely difficult to move and raise. But exactly how much did ...

Located right between Königsplatz and Odeonsplatz, it is popular because of the black obelisk in its center - but also for the tram trains crossing it. Location: Karolinenplatz is located in ...