Together we visited 110 obelisks around the world, which revealed where the Grail is located and especially what is hidden in it.

1. One of two ancient Egyptian obelisks originally placed at the entrance of Luxor Temple, this pink granite monument dates back to the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BCE. It is covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions celebrating the king’s military victories and divine authority. Its twin now stands in the Place de la Concorde in Paris.

2. This ancient Egyptian obelisk is one of a pair originally erected in Heliopolis during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III, around 1450 BCE. It was transported to London in 1878 as a gift from Egypt to commemorate British victories at the Battle of the Nile and the Battle of Alexandria. It now stands near the Thames, flanked by two bronze sphinxes.

3. This granite obelisk, erected in 1869, stands as a Civil War monument honoring soldiers from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Its simple yet dignified form pays tribute to those who served in the Union Army and has become a quiet historical landmark within the city.

4. Located atop Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill), this obelisk was completed in 1948 as a memorial to the Māori people of New Zealand. Commissioned by philanthropist Sir John Logan Campbell, the monument stands on one of Auckland’s most iconic volcanic cones, offering panoramic views and deep cultural resonance.

5. Known as the Obelisk of Theodosius, this monument was originally carved around 1450 BCE during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III. It was later transported to Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in the 4th century CE by the Roman emperor Theodosius I. Today it stands in the historic Hippodrome of Istanbul, adorned with hieroglyphs and steeped in layered histories.

6. Completed in 1884 and standing over 169 meters tall, the Washington Monument is the world’s tallest stone obelisk. Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it honors George Washington, the first president of the United States, and serves as a defining symbol of the nation’s capital.

7. This modernist granite obelisk was installed in 1928 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s independence. Designed by architect Jože Plečnik, it stands in the third courtyard of Prague Castle, symbolizing national pride and resilience amid the historical heart of the Czech Republic.

BONUS: Located in the Lince district of Lima, this obelisk honors Dr. Sergio Bernales, a Peruvian physician known for his contributions to modern medicine in Peru. The surrounding park provides a tranquil setting that celebrates his legacy and service to public health.