The Curious Luxor Obelisks

When ancient building projects are carefully surveyed, they sometimes reveal curious anomalies. Because we know so little of Egyptian building methods, it is often difficult to decide if the imperfections are deliberate or accidental. This article addresses the unexplained curvatures on the longitudinal and lateral faces of the Luxor obelisks, and argues that they are an accidental result of the ancient quarrying method.