9. A Massive Obelisk
Found in the 2010s; estimated value: $50,000–$100,000*
In the bowels of an abandoned quarry in distant Egypt, an enormous find was made. Due to structural fissures, the Egyptians were never able to finish this massive obelisk that is resting on its side. At 46 feet tall and more than 1,100 tons in weight, the enormous obelisk would have been the tallest ever constructed if it had been completed.
A Massive Obelisk Wikimedia/Olaf Tausch ©Olaf Tausch
According to scientists, the ancient Egyptians planned to carry it to a far-off village by floating it down a river. The deserted monument displays the ancient Egyptians’ dexterity and talent for intricate stone craftsmanship.
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