The book "The Obelisk of Aswan: Some Notes on the Ancient Engineering Art" by the author Reginald Engelbach tells about the history and features of the ancient engineering art, considering the famous obelisk of the Aswan Quarry in Egypt as a specific example. The book describes in detail the process of extraction, transportation and installation of this impressive artifact, and also draws important conclusions about the technical capabilities of ancient craftsmen. Readers will be able to better understand the enormous capacity and talent of the ancient builders, as well as feel the delight of the greatness and skill of ancient engineering art.