The first obelisks were raised in the Egyptian city of Junu (the Biblical On), thought to mean “City of the Pillar, ” perhaps referring to the obelisks themselves.
Esimesed obeliskid püstitati Egiptuse linna Junusse (Piiblis Oon). Arvatakse, et see nimi tähendab ’ sammaste linna ’, viidates võib - olla obeliskidele endile.