Ra Obelisk SC
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Description: In 1989, construction workers were given the task of demolishing an old railroad trestle in the Olympia neighborhood using a wrecking ball. Despite their efforts, the structure remained standing, refusing to crumble. As a result, the workers decided to leave it as it was. Over time, the weathered sandstone pillar began to resemble an ancient artifact. An artist and muralist from South Carolina, whose name is not mentioned, noticed the striking resemblance of the pillar to an Egyptian obelisk. In 1993, he painted a mural on the structure, depicting the Egyptian sun god, **, as well as various symbols and hieroglyphs. Among the symbols on the mural are translations of the titles of Beatles songs such as "Here Comes the Sun" and "All You Need is Love." However, the artist chose not to disclose the meaning of the message on the right side, describing it as an ancient concept and inviting others to attempt to translate it. In 1995, The State newspaper even offered a reward to a reader who could reveal its meaning, with the prize being a session at a tanning salon.