Ra Obelisk
An old train trestle re-imaged as an Egyptian obelisk, featuring a mural of the sun god Ra.

šŸ“œ In 1989, an old railroad trestle in the Olympia neighborhood was left standing after demolition attempts.
šŸ” In 1993, artist Richard Lane transformed it into an Egyptian obelisk, painting a mural of Ra, the sun god, with symbols and hieroglyphs. The mural has been repainted by local artists, including Richard Lane, and restored by Jeff Donovan and Georgia Lake.

Why Go

šŸŽØ Unique public art and historical transformation.
ā˜€ļø Experience the scarab's sun glow phenomenon above Ra's head on sunny days.
šŸŒ³ Relax in a dedicated "pocket park" setting with benches.

Why Avoid

ā˜” Best experienced on a sunny day for the full effect.

Tips

šŸ“ Located at 900 Heyward St, Columbia, South Carolina.
šŸ…æļø Parking available nearby.

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