Hawulti, Ancient obelisk in Matara, Eritrea
The Hawulti obelisk stands 5.5 meters tall and features a disk and crescent symbol at its peak, with inscriptions in ancient Ge'ez script.
The monument dates from the early fourth century AD and contains inscriptions about capturing youths from neighboring communities during the pre-Aksumite period.
The disk and crescent symbols at the top connect to the worship of the Sun goddess Šams and Moon god Sin in ancient regional beliefs.
The National Museum of Eritrea maintains this restored monument, which lies at an elevation of 2383 meters among other archaeological discoveries.
This obelisk bears the earliest known inscriptions in Ge'ez script, making it a central piece for understanding the development of Ethiopian and Eritrean writing systems.
Height: 5.5 m
GPS coordinates: 14.67472,39.42472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:02
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