obelisk

US /ˈɑː.bəl.ɪsk/
UK /ˈɑː.bəl.ɪsk/
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a tapering, four-sided stone pillar, typically having a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark.

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The ancient Egyptians erected many grand obelisks.
The Washington Monument is a famous obelisk.