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Washington Monument
The Largest Obelisk in the World
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. — 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
The opening scene of The Red Pyramid. Julius Kane takes Carter and Sadie to the Washington Monument area, then to the British Museum for the fateful summoning that releases the gods.
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Visiting Tips
The Washington Monument is the tallest obelisk in the world at 555 feet. In Egyptian mythology, obelisks channel the power of Ra.
Book Appearances
The Red PyramidBook 1
Julius Kane meets Sadie near the Washington Monument. The obelisk's connection to Egyptian magic is significant — it's the largest obelisk in the world.
Characters
Key Events
- ▸Kane family reunion
- ▸Egyptian obelisk magic
Coordinates: 38.8895, -77.0353